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UFT Spring Education Conference
Join us on May 17 for a day of camaraderie, professional development and inspiration that can only come from educators who teach in the best city in the world.
What's new
We won't back down
UFT President Michael Mulgrew assures members that we won't stand by passively as the Trump administration tries to undermine our rights and harm our students.
Sharing their creativity
MoMA will be exhibiting the work of UFT members through April 27 in an exhibition called “The Art of the Educator” in partnership with NYCATA, a UFT professional committee for art teachers.
Immigrant student and family resources
See information on immigrant rights, the threat of deportation and how educators can support our immigrant students and their families.
Early Childhood Conference 2025
More than 300 early childhood educators packed Shanker Hall for the UFT’s 17th annual Early Childhood Conference. Attendees took inspiration from social and emotional learning expert Leslee Udwin, the event’s keynote speaker, and enjoyed a day of camaraderie with colleagues, a vendor fair, workshops for professional development and a grab-and-go lunch.
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
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UFT Mobile App
A new mobile app has been launched for members to connect with us and access important information.
UFT Member Hub
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