Our strength is in our UNION
Make every New Yorker count
It's crucial for the 2020 Census count to be as accurate as possible to ensure that New Yorkers receive their fair share of federal dollars and the correct number of representatives in the state and federal governments.
What's new
School Secretaries Seminar
School secretaries came from every corner of the city to UFT headquarters on a Saturday for a day of professional development, networking and mutual support.
Snack time is learning time
For special needs students at P352 @ PS 595 in the West Bronx, snack time is a chance to learn about commerce, coins and communication.
Your passport to earning
The Teachers’ Retirement System Passport Funds are diverse investment choices carefully designed to help TRS members who participate in the Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) Program save for retirement.
Union Rights and Benefits
Salary
UFT members earn pay increases based on experience thanks to the bargaining power of the union.
Pension
A defined-benefit pension will provide guaranteed monthly payments from the day you retire for the rest of your life.
Contracts
Through the strength of collective bargaining, the union has negotiated contracts that protect the rights of its members.
#UnionProud
"It’s very scary to find yourself suddenly without health insurance due to an administrative error. I’m thankful the union was there for me when my family and I needed them...
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"The Student Debt Relief Program negotiated with the same loan provider who told me I wasn’t eligible for student loan forgiveness, and they worked a miracle...
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"Our school is moving in the right direction again. But it never would have happened without the union...
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Join the union!
As a union member, you'll have access to valuable benefits and gain a voice in your professional life.
More for Members
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You can use the UFT app on your mobile device to access key information and member-only discounts.Â