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Marking our 62nd anniversary
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Join fellow UFT members and parents at community events to leaflet and at CEC meetings to speak out about the mayor's $469 million cut to school budgets.
What's new
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Art as a form of therapy
In the latest episode of our Classroom Café podcast, we explore art as a way to alleviate stress, help us process trauma and get to know ourselves better.Â
UFT offices are open this summer
The UFT will be open to serve members on a modified schedule throughout the summer.
A letter from Michael Mulgrew to the mayor and chancellor on budget cuts
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a letter to Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks and Department of Education officials regarding the anticipated budget cuts for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
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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