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Join the UFT
Membership in the UFT means never having to figure it out alone, with union support and resources across the spectrum of financial, physical and mental wellness. Become a member today!
What's new
Teacher's Choice amounts hold steady
Spending totals for the 2024-25 school year will be the same for each eligible title as last year. See the exact amounts and program information.
Introducing the new UFT app
See all the union resources and information now available at your
fingertips through the new UFT’s new mobile app.
Rules regarding teacher evaluations
Get answers to questions you have about the teacher observation and evaluation process, including key dates and deadlines for 2024-25.
Labor Parade 2024
More than 1,200 UFT members came out in force on Sept. 7 to take part in New York City's annual Labor Parade. Members and their families gathered on 46th Street before parading up Fifth Avenue to Central Park on foot, by float or atop double-decker buses in solidarity with their counterparts from other unions across the city.
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.
More for Members
Ask George
Our Member Hub guide is available 24/7 to provide answers to common questions.
UFT Mobile App
A new mobile app has been launched for members to connect with us and access important information.
UFT Member Hub
The Member Hub has personalized content, services and resources you need as a UFT member.