United Federation Of Teachers Local 2

New York, NY · Founded 1960

Labor union representing New York City teachers and education professionals

Primary audience
Educators & Caregivers
Work area
Labor Union
Topic
Education & Labor Rights
Contact
Michael Mulgrew
Website Contact

About Organization

United Federation of Teachers assists members in obtaining improvements in wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining and represents members in professional programs and services. Based in New York, NY, the union generated $214.4 million in revenue in 2023 with 1,123 employees.

What They Focus On

Fair Compensation

Negotiates competitive wages, health benefits, pensions, and working conditions that recognize the essential role of educators.

Public Education Advocacy

Fights for adequate school funding, reasonable class sizes, and policies that support quality public education for all students.

Member Professional Growth

Provides training, certification support, and career development programs that help members excel in their professions.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$214.4M

+11.4% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$224.2M

+17.7% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$325.7M

+55.3% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

1,123

+1.4% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $214,372,981 $224,229,146 $325,665,878 1,123
2021 $192,395,177 $190,574,424 $209,637,403 1,107
2020 $197,092,067 $192,299,990 $209,373,902 1,137
2019 $197,894,935 $191,349,993 $203,682,133 1,200
2018 $200,281,884 $183,493,117 $187,334,839 1,209
2017 $188,256,030 $180,421,134 $158,590,548 1,151

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Listen to Members

    Gather input from educators, paraprofessionals, and child care providers across New York City to understand their priorities.

  • 02

    Negotiate Contracts

    Bargain collectively with employers to secure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions that reflect members' needs.

  • 03

    Enforce Agreements

    Protect members' rights through grievance procedures, legal representation, and workplace advocacy.

  • 04

    Advocate for Policy

    Engage city and state lawmakers on education funding, class size, and policies that affect public schools and child care.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by United Federation Of Teachers Local 2

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates contracts with the City of New York on wages, benefits, working conditions, and job protections for all UFT members.

Member Representation

Provides legal support, grievance handling, and workplace advocacy to protect members' rights under collective bargaining agreements.

Professional Development

Offers training programs, workshops, and educational resources that help members advance their careers and improve classroom practice.

Family Child Care Chapter

Supports home-based child care providers with licensing assistance, professional development, and advocacy for fair wages and benefits.

Legislative Advocacy

Represents member interests before city and state lawmakers on education funding, working conditions, and public school policy.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind United Federation Of Teachers Local 2.

MM

Michael Mulgrew

President
Full-time
Compensation: $342,999
DH

David Hickey

Chief Finanacial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $312,000
BN

Beth Norton

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $268,213
CB

Charles Baker

Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $262,192
RR

Richard Riley

Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $253,170
JP

John Papas

Asst. Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $223,532
KA

Karen Alford

Vice Pres. - Elem.
Full-time
Compensation: $211,876
MK

Michael Kink

Supv
Full-time
Compensation: $206,999
MV

Mary Vaccaro

Vice Pres. - At-Large
Full-time
Compensation: $206,223
MJ

Mary Jo Ginese

Vice Pres. - Special Educa
Full-time
Compensation: $200,531
JH

Janella Hinds

Vice Pres. - Acad.hs/Spec.
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $102,744
LG

Leo Gordon

Vice Pres. - Car & Tech Hs
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $81,069
AG

Anne Goldman

Vice Pres. - Non Doe
Compensation: $80,004
RM

Richard Mantell

Vice Pres.- Jhs/Is
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $75,568
PF

Protocol For Influenza

like Illness
AO

Article One

Conformity to Law - Saving Clause
AT

Article Two

No Strike Pledge
AT

Article Three

Notice – Legislation Action
AF

Article Four

Joint Committee
AF

Article Five

Charter Schools
AS

Article Six

Duration
AS

Article Seven

Rules and Regulations
AE

Article Eight

Matters Not Covered
AN

Article Nine

Check-Off
AT

Article Ten

Unpaid Leaves
AE

Article Eleven

Safety
AT

Article Twelve

Excessing, Layoff, Recall and Transfers
AT

Article Thirteen

Education Reform
AF

Article Fifteen

Complaint and Grievance Procedures
AT

Article Twenty

Agency Fee Deduction

Milestones

Over six decades fighting for New York City educators

1960

UFT Founded

1960

The United Federation of Teachers established in New York City to represent public school educators.

2017

$188 Million Revenue

2017

Operated with over 1,150 employees to serve its growing membership across New York City.

2023

Record $214 Million Revenue

2023

Reached highest-ever revenue with 1,123 employees supporting member services and advocacy efforts.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AH
Anthony Harmon Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $237,808
LB
Leroy Barr Secretary 35.00 hrs/week · $237,715
EP
Elizabeth Perez Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $229,497
MA
Mary Atkinson Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $229,497
AA
Amy Arundell Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $229,344
SR
Sean Rotkowitz Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $224,703
DP
Debra Poulos Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $222,818
CC
Carl Cambria Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $217,922
MS
Michael Sill Asst. Secretary 35.00 hrs/week · $207,822
PC
Patricia Crispino Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $205,164
KP
Kheira Pena Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $186,446
TF
Tanisha Franks Executive Board 40.00 hrs/week · $181,841
DC
Donna Coppola Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $179,873
SB
Sallyann Bongiovanni-Famu Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $159,993
IW
Ilene Weinerman Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $157,287
RB
Rashad Brown Executive Board 40.00 hrs/week · $153,880
SL
Seung Lee Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $152,057
DP
Debra Penny Former Treasurer 18.00 hrs/week · $143,947
DS
De Shanna Barker Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $143,182
TM
Tammie Miller Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $131,166
HR
Hector Ruiz Jr Executive Board 35.00 hrs/week · $101,995
VL
Victoria Lee Treasurer/Former Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $97,168
DK
David Kazansky Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $83,557
TB
Thomas Brown Asst. Treasurer 30.00 hrs/week · $81,400
PC
Priscilla Castro Executive Board 34.00 hrs/week · $78,580
TM
Thomas Murphy Executive Board 20.00 hrs/week · $75,221
AS
Adam Shapiro Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $66,831
DW
David Waltzer Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $64,956
AR
Ashley Rzonca Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $64,751
SR
Shawn Ramos Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $64,751
JS
Joseph Surpris Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $64,682
AW
Abdul-Aqeel Williams Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $64,501
LH
Lamar Hughes Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $64,340
EE
Elizabeth Espert Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $64,271
SS
Servia Silva-Huart Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $63,929
NA
Nancy Aromando Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $63,518
AA
Ariel Arroyo Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $63,449
CE
Camille Eaddy Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $63,449
CD
Charles Dibenedetto Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $63,449
DR
Daniel Rodriguez Executive Board 30.00 hrs/week · $63,215
MS
Michael Santos Executive Board 24.00 hrs/week · $55,395
GA
George Altomare Former Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week · $38,389
DL
Dolores Lozupone Executive Board 15.00 hrs/week · $37,097
SH
Shameeka Hunter Executive Board 16.00 hrs/week · $31,602
DC
Doreen Crinigan Executive Board 14.00 hrs/week · $30,060
RG
Raul Garcia Executive Board 12.00 hrs/week · $27,675
MD
Margaret Dalton-Diakite Executive Board 10.00 hrs/week · $22,545
CB
Cynthia Bennett Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week · $18,045
RT
Rosemarie Thompson Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week · $17,820
SR
Suzette Robbins Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week · $17,505
TC
Thomas Conaboy Executive Board 6.00 hrs/week · $16,740
LH
Lisa Highland Executive Board 9.00 hrs/week · $16,509
SP
Sheryl Pender Executive Board 6.00 hrs/week · $14,490
YA
Yona Adika Executive Board 6.00 hrs/week · $13,950
CM
Caroline Murphy Executive Board 5.00 hrs/week · $12,960
FK
Faiza Khalid Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week · $11,790
MF
Michael Friedman Executive Board 4.00 hrs/week · $10,226
MY
Mavis Yon Executive Board 4.00 hrs/week · $9,990
RC
Reginald Colvin Executive Board 7.00 hrs/week · $9,730
TA
Thomas Ayrovainen Executive Board 4.00 hrs/week · $9,450
MR
Mindy Rosier-Rayburn Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week · $9,398
MA
Melody Anastasiou Executive Board 5.00 hrs/week · $9,135
GK
George Kuzar Jr Executive Board 4.00 hrs/week · $8,505
EN
Evelyn Negron Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $7,290
UP
Undrea Polite Executive Board 3.00 hrs/week · $6,863
FA
Farrah Alexander Executive Board 3.00 hrs/week · $4,703
GG
George Geist Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $3,139
ZR
Zakkiyya Rock Executive Board 2.00 hrs/week · $2,790
SY
Shelvy Young-Abrams Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week · $1,920
CR
Carmen Romero Lee Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week · $945
AA
Angela Artis Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week · $495
AJ
Alex Jallot Executive Board
CA
Chaitram Aklu Executive Board
CB
Claudette Bart Executive Board
DW
Denise Williams-Crawford Executive Board
DS
Diamond Skinner Executive Board
DD
Dina Destin Executive Board
DN
Donald Nobles Executive Board
EC
Edward Calamia Executive Board
GS
Geofrey Sorkin Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week
HS
Howard Sandau Executive Board
IM
Ibeth Mejia Executive Board
IN
Ilona Nanay Executive Board
JR
Jennifer Rodgers Executive Board
JJ
Johanna Josaphat Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week
JU
Joseph Usatch Executive Board 1.00 hrs/week
LR
Luli Rodriguez Executive Board
MS
Maria Sarabia Executive Board
MR
Melissa Reed Executive Board
MS
Michael Schirtzer Executive Board
NB
Nicholas Bacon Executive Board
RW
Raquel Webb-Geddes Executive Board
RA
Ronnie Almonte Executive Board
SW
Sandra Wilks-Duplan Executive Board
SH
Sonia Hill Executive Board
TB
Theresa Bello Executive Board
VG
Vincent Gaglione Executive Board
PF
Protocol For Influenza like Illness
AO
Article One Recognition
AT
Article Two Fair Practices
AT
Article Three Salaries
AF
Article Four Pensions
AF
Article Five Health and Welfare Fund Benefits
AS
Article Six Damage or destruction of property
AS
Article Seven Hours
AE
Article Eight Seniority
AN
Article Nine Paid Leaves
AT
Article Ten Unpaid Leaves
AE
Article Eleven Safety
AT
Article Twelve Excessing, Layoff, Recall and Transfers
AT
Article Thirteen Education Reform
AF
Article Fifteen Complaint and Grievance Procedures
AT
Article Twenty Agency Fee Deduction

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$4.7M

Highest Paid

$415K

Michael Mulgrew

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Michael Mulgrew President $342,999 $71,721 $414,720 35
Beth Norton General Counsel $268,213 $105,328 $373,541 35
Charles Baker Controller $262,192 $87,468 $349,660 35
Richard Riley Communications $253,170 $90,363 $343,533 35
David Hickey Chief Finanacial Officer $312,000 $23,353 $335,353 35
John Papas ASST. Controller $223,532 $91,084 $314,616 35
Carl Cambria Executive Board $217,922 $85,571 $303,493 35
Debra Poulos Executive Board $222,818 $80,371 $303,189 35
Leroy Barr Secretary $237,715 $63,526 $301,241 35
Mary Atkinson Executive Board $229,497 $64,338 $293,835 35
Michael Sill ASST. Secretary $207,822 $81,781 $289,603 35
Amy Arundell Executive Board $229,344 $52,581 $281,925 35
Anthony Harmon Executive Board $237,808 $36,992 $274,800 35
Elizabeth Perez Executive Board $229,497 $34,963 $264,460 35
Kheira Pena Executive Board $186,446 $76,562 $263,008 35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$16K Total Given
Democratic $15,279 (93%)
Other/PAC $1,202 (7%)
100 Contributions
$165 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

27 Individual Donors
CL
Celia Lose 13 contributions • $865 avg
$11,250
RT
Regena Thomas 2 contributions • $625 avg
$1,250
NH
Nicole Hochsprung 4 contributions • $88 avg
$350
SB
Stephanie Baxter-Jenkins 6 contributions • $58 avg
$347
JT
John T Dyrcz 12 contributions • $23 avg
$280

Other Individual Contributors $3,004 combined

#6
CC

Channing Cooper

Washington, DC

$258 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#7
SM

Shannon Morrison

Livonia, MI

$250 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#8
PK

Philip Kugler

Silver Spring, MD

$250 Total
1 Contribution
GILLEN FOR NY
#9
LL

Lisa Laverty

Ypsilanti, MI

$250 Total
1 Contribution
ELISSA SLOTKIN FOR MICHIGAN
#10
AL

Annette Licitra

Alexandria, VA

$222 Total
12 Contributions
DEFEAT BY TWEET
#11
RF

Richelle Fiore

Philadelphia, PA

$200 Total
8 Contributions
FAIR FIGHT
#12
KO

Kathryn Owens

Silver Spring, MD

$163 Total
4 Contributions
ALSOBROOKS FOR SENATE
#13
KB

Kelly Booz

Alexandria, VA

$150 Total
5 Contributions
HARRIS VICTORY ACTBLUE
#14
RH

Ramiro Hernandez

Laredo, TX

$150 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#15
CS

Cheryl Smith

Grand Prairie, TX

$140 Total
8 Contributions
DCCC
#16
MB

Marcos Balido

Peralta, NM

$131 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#17
DS

David Sherman

Flushing, NY

$125 Total
2 Contributions
COLIN ALLRED FOR SENATE
#18
JM

Jane Meroney

Washington, DC

$100 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#19
ES

Ew Schendt

Washington, DC

$100 Total
2 Contributions
OSBORN FOR SENATE
#20
CT

Cheryl Teare

Washington, DC

$100 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#21
UP

Umesh Pakalapati

Austin, TX

$100 Total
1 Contribution
COLIN ALLRED FOR SENATE
#22
MO

Marcus Owka

Mount Rainier, MD

$75 Total
3 Contributions
COMMITTEE TO ELECT JARED GOLDEN
#23
PO

Patricia Olshefski

Washington, DC

$70 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#24
CC

Constance Cordovilla

Falls Church, VA

$60 Total
2 Contributions
EMILYS LIST
#25
CC

Constance Cordovilla

Falls Church, VA

$60 Total
2 Contributions
EMILYS LIST
#26
C,

Constance , Jr. Cordovilla

Falls Church, VA

$30 Total
1 Contribution
EMILYS LIST
#27
JE

Jesse Ews

Lakeville, MN

$20 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Celia Lose with 13 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Celia Lose at $865 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $4,800

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$95K Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
NE
National Education Association Of The
$75K
NY
New York State United Teachers
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

12 Registrations
10 Clients

Clients 10 total

A
American Federation For Children
3 filings
A
American Federation Of Teachers
1 filing
A
American Federation For Aging Research
1 filing
A
American Federation For Children (Fka Advocates For School Choice)
1 filing
A
American Federation For Children, Inc..
1 filing
A
American Federation Of Government Employees
1 filing
A
American Federation Of Government Employees, Council 118
1 filing
A
American Federation Of Musicians
1 filing
A
American Federation Of School Administrators
1 filing
A
American Federation Of State County And Municipal Employees
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with United Federation Of Teachers Local 2

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(212) 777-7500

Social

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52 Broadway New York, NY 10004