A union of professionals
Marking our 62nd anniversary
Preserve premium-free health care
We need the City Council to amend the administrative code to preserve health plan choices for retirees and preserve premium-free health care for all of our members.Â
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What's new
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Novel ideas for teaching literature to ENL students
Giving students multiple points of access into the curriculum, especially when they range widely in skill level, helps ensure that they are engaged, challenged and able to facilitate meaningful discussions.
Know your rights about school safety
Every school must have a safety committee, a safety plan, and as of the 2018 contract, members have a new process to report safety violations and resolve safety issues.
Donate a toy for a deserving child
Share in the season of joy by donating a new, unwrapped toy for children or by making a monetary contribution to our drive.Â
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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
"When I became a full-time teacher, my salary did not reflect my prior experience. The UFT helped me file a grievance...
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"I am so happy and relieved that UFT’s Student Debt Relief Program helped me get $62,865 in loans waived...
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"I had to be sure the classroom was safe. It was becoming a dangerous situation until the UFT stepped in...
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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
Download the UFT app
You can use the UFT app on your mobile device to access key information and member-only discounts.Â