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What's new
Pride Month teaching resources
We compiled these materials to help educators address issues of equality, inclusiveness, mutual understanding and acceptance.
March with us on June 11
Meet your fellow UFT members in Manhattan as we celebrate this year's Puerto Rican Day parade.
Aetna Medicare Advantage Info Hub
Our hub has the latest information on the new premium-free health care plan for NYC retirees.
Albert Shanker College Scholarship Awards 2023
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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As a union member, you'll have access to valuable benefits and gain a voice in your professional life.
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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 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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Teaching resources
Instructional planning, funding projects, culturally responsive curriculum and more.