United Teachers of New Orleans, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 527 chartered in 1937 with the explicit and noble mission of securing for black teachers equal pay to white teachers working in the same school system. UTNO has maintained its active role in advocating for high quality education, educator voice in decision-making, social justice for working families in New Orleans, and collaboration across school types.
United Teachers of New Orleans, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 527 chartered in 1937 with the explicit and noble mission of securing for black teachers equal pay to white teachers working in the same school system. UTNO has maintained its active role in advocating for high quality education, educator voice in decision-making, social justice for working families in New Orleans, and collaboration across school types.