UFT’s Substack

Ilyana Frias: A Unionist, an Advocate, a Sister — and Simply Irreplaceable

Some people work for the union.

Aug 13 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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June 2026

The Realities on the Ground

Celebrating the Brilliant Unionism of Jackie Bennett

Jun 30 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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April 2026

The Unfinished Architecture of the American Classroom

This week in Education History

Apr 6 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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The Mountaintop in the Concrete Jungle

Why Memphis 1968 Still Matters to the UFT

Apr 4 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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A Tale of Two Systems

and One Tragic Anniversary

Apr 2 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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January 2026

The Unfinished Business of the Mountain Top

Labor’s Sacred Trust

Jan 19 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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Leading Through the Noise: A Final Fact Check and Chapter Leader Guide

My Response to "When Jackasses Rule the Roost"

Jan 18 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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The Oil Drums of War: From Caracas to the Classroom

As teachers, we are often told to leave "politics" at the door.

Jan 6 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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December 2025

Fact-Checking "Another Bad Catastrophe"

Why ABC Candidate Arthur Goldstein's Attacks Fail

Dec 17, 2025 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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The Revolutionary, The Rookie, or The Fix? Why a Steady Hand Wins the Race.

By UFT White Hat Whispers

Dec 10, 2025 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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November 2025

The Red Rose in the Blue Room: Predicting Zohran’s First 100 Days

Can the socialist firebrand pivot from agitator to administrator? Here is the insider roadmap to how Mamdani could become the most consequential mayor…

Nov 20, 2025 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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The Education Department Shuffle – A Closer Look for Educators

From the Desk of UFT White Hat Whispers

Nov 19, 2025 • UFT White Hat Whispers

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