#UnionProud
Because we're in this TOGETHER
Join our campaign
For the first time in decades, we have the education funding to make meaningful, lasting changes. But we need to come together to support the cause and spread the word. No one knows better than us what #OurKidsNeed.
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Heading out to change the world
Nia Franklin is one of the 134 public high school students and eight graduate students to win Shanker scholarships from the UFT this year.
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Join the campaign to convert schools to solar energy
We have an amazing opportunity to install solar panels on the roof of every New York City public school.
Your summer to-do list
See this checklist of items that will help you prioritize, stay on track this summer and get ready for the upcoming school year.Â
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.
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