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Because we're in this TOGETHER
UFT chapter electionsÂ
The time has come again for you to choose your union representatives. Learn more about this spring's chapter elections and how you can participate, nominate fellow members or run for office. Â
What's new
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Members hear from mayoral candidates at UFT town halls
The UFT organized four virtual town halls to give union members the opportunity to hear from 12 contenders vying to become the next mayor of New York City. Who will be up to the task?
School safety during the pandemic
The stringent safety policies the union ensured were in place in September have continued to keep the percentage of staff and students who test positive within New York City public schools low throughout the year.
Union and city negotiate a new protocol for closing schools
Under the new policy, which shifts the focus to preventing in-school outbreaks, classrooms will continue to go fully remote whenever one positive case is detected but entire schools will no longer go remote when two unrelated cases are found.
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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Join the union!
As a union member, you'll have access to valuable benefits and gain a voice in your professional life.
Featured Events
Spring Education Conference
You're invited to attend the UFT's signature education event of the year. Earn CTLE hours at no cost, hear a morning town hall and see the presentation of the John Dewey Award for Excellence in Education.
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