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The kind of testing schools really need
The state and the city have the time in the coming months to create a thoughtful, comprehensive plan to safely reopen school buildings and bring teachers and children back together.
Guidance for child care programs that remain open
If your child care program remains open, you may have questions and concerns about how to safely manage your program during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to share this guidance for child care programs that remain open from the Centers for Disease...
Unemployment benefits and eligibility information for child care providers
We realize many child care providers have questions and concerns about the future amidst the coronavirus crisis. We've gathered some important information for you in terms of your unemployment benefits, your safety and your care for your children.
Hearing Officers Chapter election results
On March 3, the ballots were counted in the special chapter election to create five new borough coordinator positions for the Hearing Officers Chapter. By an overwhelming majority, 97 percent of those who voted approved the new positions. Members...
Hearing Officers (per session) Chapter meeting: Feb. 3, 2020
Read the notes from our Feb. 3 chapter meeting. We updated members on issues affecting our chapter and the union as a whole.
Mulgrew statement on New York City executive budget
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposed $827 million cuts to education in his executive budget.
Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Update
The following update was sent to all social workers and psychologists from Chapter Leader Raul Garcia on Wednesday, April 15.
UFT statement on keeping school buildings closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued statements on the closing of school buildings for the remainder of the school year.
Deadline extended to complete special education remote learning plans
The deadline to complete Special Education Remote Learning Plans has been extended to Wednesday, April 8.
DOE staff attendance policy during remote learning period
The Department of Education on April 2 issued guidance to principals and school secretaries on how schools should keep staff attendance during the remote learning period.