The last two DOE-UFT contracts contain provisions for paperwork reduction. If members are asked to complete redundant or excessive paperwork, you can raise this with your school's chapter leader, who is empowered to resolve these issues. A chapter leader may bring the issue to the principal's attention in a one-on-one meeting, a consultation committee gathering or via email. Also, the chapter leader should fill out an online operational report the same day they notify their principal. If the matter is not addressed after five school days of submitting the report, it can be escalated to the District Paperwork and Operational Committee, or then to the central committee, and if still unresolved, these issues can ultimately be brought to arbitration.Â
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