Teachers Union Sues NYC Mayor Adams Over School Budget Cuts

The United Federation of Teachers, along with the AFL-CIO and individual teachers, has filed a lawsuit against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to prevent him from cutting the education department's budget. The unions argue that the proposed cuts violate state law and would harm students. The budget reduction plan aims to strip $547 million from the department's annual budget, leading to the elimination of pre-school seats and reduced hours for summer programs. The lawsuit claims that the city's planned reduction in education funding contradicts anticipated revenue surplus and undermines students' right to a quality education. Mayor Adams defended the cuts, citing fiscal problems and the need to address budget shortfalls.