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Schools return to remote instruction
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all public school buildings will temporarily close for in-person learning starting on Nov. 19Â after the citywide positivity rate hit the 3% threshold. All school-based UFT members will now do their work remotely on behalf of the children of this city.
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Frequently asked questions about the 2020-21 school year
Get answers to your questions about safety, testing and tracing, instructional issues, curriculum, students with disabilities, personnel, medical accommodations, paraprofessional roles and responsibilities, and more.
Donate to the Thanksgiving coat drive for homeless students
Help take the chill out of winter for homeless children by making a donation this holiday season to fund the purchase of new winter coats and accessories for New York City public school students living in a shelter or temporary housing.
Finding purpose during the pandemic
In the latest episode of the UFT Member Assistance Program's Classroom Café podcast, learn what happens to you when you embrace a "purpose mindset."
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
"It’s very scary to find yourself suddenly without health insurance due to an administrative error. I’m thankful the union was there for me when my family and I needed them...
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"The Student Debt Relief Program negotiated with the same loan provider who told me I wasn’t eligible for student loan forgiveness, and they worked a miracle...
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"Our school is moving in the right direction again. But it never would have happened without the union...
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