Campaigns

Whether it’s opposing budget cuts or school closings, working with community partners or organizing to make sure special ed students get the services they’re entitled to, the union is fighting for our children, our schools and our members. Find out here about the current campaigns and initiatives in which we are involved.

UFT Disaster Relief Fund

Fundraising

The UFT Disaster Relief Fund has helped members who have been personally affected by disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and has contributed to the relief effort in places that have been afflicted by natural disasters, including Haiti and the Philippines. Please consider making a donation.

Raise the Bar

Campaign

We want to make sure that students with IEPs are not just getting the services they are mandated to get, but actually getting the support they need to succeed.