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Because we're in this TOGETHER
UFT Vaccine Program Update
Approximately 17,000 teachers and other educators responded in the first 24 hours to the UFT survey by saying they were interested in getting the vaccine as soon as possible.
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Frequently asked questions about vaccine safety
The UFT has compiled answers to questions about vaccine effectiveness, possible side effects and whether people who have allergies, had COVID or are pregnant should be vaccinated.
Classrooms during COVID
This school year is demanding ingenuity, flexibility and patience from New York City public school educators who are grappling with the unique challenges of teaching during a pandemic. Day by day, they’re figuring out what works for their students—and themselves.
Help feed families in need
One in four children will go to bed hungry tonight. Donate to We Feed NYC or enjoy the lineup of entertainment and enrichment while supporting families in need at our virtual fundraiser on Feb. 13, from noon to 4 p.m.Â
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.
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Download the UFT app
You can use the UFT app on your mobile device to access key information and member-only discounts.Â