Resources for School Secretaries

Resources for members interested in applying for paid parental leave: 

• Paid Parental Leave FAQ
• Paid Parental Leave Application Process

Resources from the June 2017 professional development day:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Guidelines for Secretaries
• Workers' Compensation Secretaries Guidelines
• New hiring process for school secretaries (began Oct. 2014)
• New salary schedules based on the 2018 contract
• Workers' Compensation Payroll Guide for Secretaries
• Special Circular 31, Duties of School Secretaries
• Special Circular 16, Bereavement Leave for Pedagogical Employees
• Personal Memo #34: Clarification of Special Circular 16
• Ergonomics for School Secretaries
  The UFT safety and health department created this presentation with helpful pictures and easy-to-understand instructions on how to arrange your work station to reduce the risk of strain and injuries.
• DOE Social Media Guidelines
• Are you a union member?
  If you're unsure about whether you've enrolled as a member of the UFT, here's how to find out.
• Member Help Programs
  The UFT has a number of programs to help members with a variety of life circumstances and challenges, including counseling, support for victims of workplace violence, a HelpLine for members with life-threatening illnesses, homebuying seminars, and a smoking cessation program.