Join the fight for the contract we deserve

UFT members are currently working under an expired contract. A fair contract would provide a fair wage increase to educators; allow more time to support students with less time spent on unnecessary tasks; ensure a safe school environment; and grant educators adequate prep time, among other important working-condition improvements.
Every day, members of the UFT go above and beyond academics and provide a well-rounded education that includes social-emotional support and a caring, inclusive environment. Students need their educators more than ever, and educators need this contract. Join our fight.
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UFT Contract Rallies
Thousands of UFT members came together in five simultaneous borough rallies to demand a fair contract. Elected officials, community members, students, family and friends stood beside them in support.
Contract news
- 5 contract rallies, 1 message to city: ‘Take care of us so we can take care of students’
UFT members showed up at five simultaneous contract rallies on May 24 to turn up the pressure on the city to agree to a fair contract that meets their demands. - Survey shows educators seek more time for students
The UFT's contract action survey shows DOE mandates and a lack of autonomy get in the way of effective teaching and learning. - Contract update (April 13, 2023)
Negotiations between the UFT and the city are expected to shift into higher gear. - Making educators' work visible
Educators across the city on March 30 set out to make their heavy workload visible to their school communities and to the city during a citywide grade-in. - 'Teach-ins' prepare educators for contract fight
Educators gathered in their schools for “teach-ins” led by members of each school’s Contract Action Team (CAT). - Mulgrew: We'll pressure city for fair contract
UFT President Michael Mulgrew told union delegates that the contract would be the union's "main focus" in 2023. - Contract negotiations begin
City officials entered Shanker Hall for their first negotiating session with the UFT to face the 500 members of the union’s bargaining committee all dressed in union blue in an impressive display of solidarity and strength. - Survey to inform contract goals
More than 32,000 UFT members responded to an online survey commissioned by the UFT to gauge their primary bargaining goals as the union prepares to negotiate with Mayor Eric Adams and the city Department of Education on a contract.