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#UFTGoPink
UFT members across the city dressed in pink on Oct. 16 to show support for breast cancer awareness.
New provisions speed class-size reductions
Teachers across the city got relief from oversize classes this fall at a faster pace than ever before — thanks to new provisions in the 2018 DOE-UFT contract.
Making Strides Shine and Dine
The UFT's Brooklyn borough office put together a festive evening to thank schools that raised more than $1,000 apiece for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
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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Featured Events
ExcELLing Conference
All UFT members who work with English language learners are invited to attend ExcELLing, the UFT's fourth annual conference on effective instruction for English language learners.
Making Strides Walk in Manhattan
Join the UFT at this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk! This October, UFT members will walk to honor and remember loved ones, support survivors and raise money for a cure.
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