Paid Parental Leave Q&A
Thanks to the hard work of thousands of UFT members during a lengthy public campaign, the UFT is the first public-sector union in New York City to secure paid parental leave for the workers it represents. This new benefit is on top of the maternity leave benefits that birth mothers already had. This Q&A provides important nuts-and-bolts information for UFT-represented workers interested in taking a paid parental leave.
What you need to know about the Janus case
This Q&A gives you the information you need to know about the Janus case before the Supreme Court and its ramifications for UFT members.
Why voters should reject a constitutional convention
On Nov. 7, 2017, New York voters will be asked to weigh in on a question of vital importance: “Shall there be a convention to revise the constitution and amend the same?” The answer is NO!
Q&A on the Memorandum of Agreement between the DOE and the UFT on Medicaid reimbursement for speech and language services
See questions and answers on the Nov. 18, 2016 memorandum of agreement between the DOE and the UFT on SESIS issues and Medicaid reimbursement for speech and language services.
Special Education Frequently Asked Questions
The UFT, the DOE and the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators crafted this FAQ to help with special education issues.