No PCBs
DOE promises speedier PCB removal

The DOE finally says it will speed removal of PCB-laden lights after a smoking light fixture in a Harlem school resulted in 11 people getting taken to a hospital.

Read more >>
All classrooms at Success Academy (above) have new non-PCB lighting, carpeting,
Preferential treatment for Eva’s schools
Eva's charters spruce up with unauthorized construction while co-located district schools are denied needed work.
Read more >>
Mayoral candidates: Bloomberg years a bust - 2 (carousel)
Candidates: Bloomberg years a bust

The mayoral candidates took turns criticizing the mayor’s education policies at a forum held by the UFT at its Spring Education Conference on May 11.

Read more >>
The panel of labor experts and UFT representatives listen during the union's ope
Contract fact-finding kicks off

The UFT began the first fact-finding hearing by making the case that New York City teachers are underpaid compared to nearby districts.

Read more >>
Action Alerts!

Fair Contracts for All Rally, Wednesday, June 12, 4-6 p.m., City Hall Park SAVE THE DATE: Fair Contracts for All Rally on June 12 >>

What's New
More >>
From the Edwize Blog
Market-Oriented Reforms Really Don’t Work. What Should We Do Instead?

As many of us have long suspected, the impacts of popular market-oriented reforms are not as positive as their proponents would have us believe. Guest blogger Elaine Weiss suggests a way forward.

More >>
Photos

Spring Education Conference 2013

The more than 1,500 UFT members who attended this year’s Spring Education Conference at the New York Hilton on May 11 attended workshops on a variety of relevant education topics, were treated to a mayoral forum featuring all five Democratic contenders for mayor, a major address from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and a keynote speech from actor Henry Winkler, this year’s winner of the union’s prestigious Dewey Award.

View all photos >>
Upcoming Events
May 21, 2013
Mayoral Forum
Manhattan Borough Office Maternity Workshop
Ready or Not
Staten Island Share My Lesson Workshop
Bronx Planning for a New Tomorrow: Your Resume & Beyond - Navigating the Open Market
Today in Education & Labor News
More >>
Member resource search
Contract search
What does the
contract say about:
To view contracts, you must be logged in. Learn More >>
Have a concern or question?

Ask the Union >>

Sponsored links
User login
Enter the email address you used to sign up at UFT.org.
 
If you don't have a UFT.org profile, please sign up.
Forgot your password?

Copyright © 1999 – 2013 United Federation of Teachers

Contact Us | Press Releases | Privacy Policy