Amid the current economic uncertainty, myths are circulating about the pension programs and health insurance
for municipal workers Municipal Labor Coalition Chairperson and Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association President Harry
Nespoli and MLC Co-Chair and UFT President Randi Weingarten wrote in the Daily News on March 28, “These myths not only
misrepresent the problems, they stand in the way of finding realistic solutions.”
On March 26, the New York Post reported that the principal of PS 24 in the Bronx is being investigated by
city Department of Education officials for allegedly leading school staff in Buddhist-like chants against eight teachers on
a “hate list.” They are also looking into allegations that the principal distributed cards to members of the school
community inviting them to join his spiritual circle. UFT President Randi Weingarten said, "Public schools are no place for
proselytizing of any sort.... If the allegations are proven to be true, then the principal should be disciplined appropriately
for creating an atmosphere of tension, intimidation and fear of retaliation among the staff."
