Building a better future begins with infrastructure investment - June 3, 2021

by Kyle Bragg, Henry Garrido, and Michael Mulgrew

As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, we look towards the future with optimism--and urgency. As Congress develops a new infrastructure bill, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in our children and rebuild our schools.

Together, we can make New York City schools a model of green infrastructure, make schools healthier and safer for students and the school community, create good union jobs, and save schools millions in energy costs.

The time to act is now. […]

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Michael Mulgrew is president of the United Federation of Teachers, Henry Garrido is the executive director of District Council 37, and Kyle Bragg is the president of 32BJ SEIU.