A union of professionals
Marking our 62nd anniversary
Join the UFT's contract teach-in
On Monday, Jan. 30, chapters across the city will discuss the power of our contract and develop an action plan as part of the fight for a new contract we all deserve.
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What's new
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UFT backs bill requiring city hospitals to disclose costs
The union supports a City Council bill to create an Office of Healthcare Accountability that would force all city hospitals to disclose what they charge for medical procedures and make it harder for them to engage in price gouging.
Know your rights about lesson plans
The UFT has negotiated and advocated strongly for many years to maintain the integrity of lesson plans as a tool created by and for teachers.
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UFT and community activists thwart charter co-locations
In a momentous victory for community and student activists working in tandem with the UFT, the DOE withdrew proposals to widen Success Academy’s footprint in city public school buildings.
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 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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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.Â