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Strong start for city education budget
Millions of dollars will go to New York City public schools to help students recover from the pandemic in the city’s $98.7 billion budget for the 2021–22 fiscal year.
Board of Regents rejects charter schools' stealth proposal
An attempt by four New York City charter schools to subvert the charter cap was thwarted by the New York State Board of Regents.
Time for last lump-sum payment
Members who are eligible to receive the final lump-sum payment connected to the 2014 contract will receive it in a supplemental check on July 22. Supplemental payments may take longer to process, so you may not see the payment in your account or in the payroll portal until later in the day.
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 was able to reduce my student loan debt by $17,500 with help from the UFT. It’s a very nice glimmer in this dark time...
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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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