
Contract bargaining
The following FAQ answers some commonly asked questions about contract negotiations and how they work.

Teacher Evaluation
The following Q&A answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the teacher evaluation system for the 2022-23 school year.

FAQ for UFT members employed in the DOE’s Division of Early Childhood Education
FAQ for UFT members employed in  the DOE’s Division of Early Childhood Education

COVID-related protocols
The following Q&A answers some of UFT members’ most frequently-asked questions about the city DOE's COVID-related policies covering health, safety, remote learning and absences for the 2022-23 school year.

Open Market Transfer Plan
If you want a new opportunity, wish to work closer to home or have been placed in excess, the Open Market Transfer Plan gives you the chance to apply for a position at another school. You can view vacancies citywide and apply during the open market transfer period, from April 13 to Aug. 11. This Q&A addresses the most commonly asked questions about the transfer process.

Q&A on Excessing
Excessing is the process of reducing staff in a particular school or office when the number of available positions in a title or license area in that school is lower than the number of people in the school who require an assignment in that title or license area.