- Who We Are
- Where We Stand
- Our Rights
- Our Benefits
- Our Chapters
- ADAPT Community Network
- Administrative Education Officers and Analysts
- Adult Education
- Block Institute
- Education Officers & Education Analysts
- Family Child Care Providers
- Federation of Nurses
- Hearing Education Services
- Hearing Officers (per Session)
- Occupational / Physical Therapists
- Paraprofessionals
- Retired Teachers
- School Counselors
- School Nurses
- School Secretaries
- Social Workers & Psychologists
- Speech Improvement
- Supervisors of Nurses & Therapists
- Teachers Assigned
- Charter School Chapters
- Other DOE Chapters
- Other Non-DOE Chapters
- Get Involved
- Teaching
- Career Timeline
- CTLE / LearnUFT
- Certification
- Classroom Resources
- Courses / Workshops
- English Language Learners
- Evaluation
- Job Opportunities
- PROSE
- Positive Learning Collaborative
- Professional Development Resources
- Students with Disabilities
- Teacher Center
- Teacher Leadership
- Teacher's Choice
- Team High School
- News
Latest News
Press releases |
January 22, 2019
The UFT launched a television ad campaign on Jan. 23 featuring New York City public school teachers, parents and students and celebrating teachers’ voice in the New York City public school system.
Press releases |
January 23, 2019
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the state Senate's passing of a bill that eliminates the requirement that state tests be used to evaluate teachers.
News stories |
February 7, 2019
In a huge victory for the UFT, both houses of the state Legislature on Jan. 23 voted overwhelmingly to end the requirement that state test scores be used in evaluating teachers in New York State.
News stories |
February 7, 2019
With the new Department of Education-UFT contract that increases educators’ professional voice going into effect, it’s only fitting that the union’s latest television ad campaign focuses on that very subject.
News stories |
February 7, 2019
The salaries of UFT-represented employees covered by ratified Department of Education-UFT contracts will increase by 2 percent on Feb. 14.
News stories |
February 7, 2019
It's wise to be mindful of protecting your possessions and items that belong to your school. Here are some tips for safeguarding valuables.
News stories |
February 7, 2019
In his first executive budget proposal since Democrats took control of the state Senate, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for a $1 billion increase in education spending, for a total $27.7 billion.
News stories |
February 7, 2019
UFT delegates at the Delegate Assembly on Jan. 16 unanimously passed a resolution in support of the striking Los Angeles teachers.
National education and labor news |
February 7, 2019
Nearly a year after their lengthy walkout resulted in better pay, West Virginia public school teachers are back on edge after the introduction of a bill in the West Virginia State Senate in late January to weaken unions and redirect tax revenue from public schools to private and charter school options.
National education and labor news |
February 7, 2019
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos will face a new level of oversight this year with Democrats taking over the House of Representatives from Republicans who were friendlier to her privatization agenda.
Most recent video and photo galleries
Sponsored links
Resources for:
Quick Poll
What is your favorite movie about a teacher?
Dead Poets Society
26%
Stand and Deliver
20%
Mr. Holland's Opus
22%
Freedom Writers
32%
Total votes: 398
Advertise in the New York Teacher. Learn more >>
Upcoming events