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FAQ for the 2021-22 school year
Get answers to your questions about time off for booster shots, school safety, COVID-19 testing, spring break arbitration and more.
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Help survivors of the Bronx fire
Make a donation to the UFT Disaster Relief Fund to help distribute emergency relief supplies and support families of the fire's victims.
Union wins spring break 2020 fight
In a decision that UFT members have been waiting for since the early days of the pandemic, an independent arbitrator ruled that members will receive a vacation day — a brand-new type of day — for each day they worked during the 2020 spring break.
Timekeeping chart for COVID-related absences
For more information about absences related to COVID-19, see our chart which details different scenarios in which a member might be absent due to a COVID-related situation and the current DOE policy and requirements for each instance.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.
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"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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