A union of professionals
Fight the mayor's budget cuts
We must mobilize to fight these damaging cuts to our schools and expose their harm to our students.
What's new
Donate to our holiday toy drive
Share in the season of joy by providing a new, unwrapped toy for children from the ages of newborn to 16 or by making a monetary donation.
New incentives for bilingual certification
To expand the number of bilingual education and English as a new language teachers, certification requirements have been eased and a monetary incentive is available to meet this growing need.
World AIDS Day resources
These teaching materials were designed to help educators increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and commemorate World AIDS Day on Friday, Dec. 1.
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.
Join the union!
As a union member, you'll have access to valuable benefits and gain a voice in your professional life.
#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 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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More for Members
Teaching resources
Instructional planning, funding projects, culturally responsive curriculum and more.