Our strength is in our UNION
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Become a union member and get access to valuable benefits and a voice in your professional life.
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Professional learning opportunities
The UFT offers professional learning opportunities to deepen your pedagogical knowledge and confidence while fulfilling your requirements for continuing education.
Save for a sound retirement
Retirement can seem a long way off when you’re in your 20s, 30s or even 40s. But the decisions you make when you’re young can help ensure you have a secure retirement.
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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"It’s now clear to me how much better off I am being a teacher in NYC rather than North Carolina, thanks to having a union...
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"Now that the union is fighting for my financial security, I feel empowered...
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"I was able to overcome many obstacles to earn my bachelor’s degree with honors while working full time as a paraprofessional and raising three children...
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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.
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You can use the UFT app on your mobile device to access key information and member-only discounts.