Everything you need to know about the UFT's Student Debt Relief Program and the status of federal student-debt forgiveness.

The UFT in 2018 was the first municipal union in New York City to secure paid parental leave for its members. Parents of any gender may be eligible to take paid parental leave following the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child under the age of 6. The following FAQ provides answers to the most commonly asked questions from members.

Since February 2022, the New York State Education Department has changed the requirements for a number of different state certifications. Read the following Q&A for the details. 

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

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