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‘Not the time for budget cuts’
In a terrible blow to New York City public schools still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Eric Adams plans to make three successive 5% cuts to education funding between December and June.
The future is already here!
As part of its contract negotiations with the UFT, the DOE revised the 2023-24 school year calendar in late June to add four more days off for students and educators and issued calendars for the following two school years at the same time.
2023 contract gives educators more money and say
Three-quarters of the UFT members who cast ballots ratified a new contract that raises members’ salaries by 17.58% to 20.42% when compounded and gives educators more say over how and where they spend their out-of-classroom time. The agreement marked the end of an eight-month battle for a fair contract.
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UFT presses state for fair funding
The union is pushing New York State to update its Foundation Aid formula to better reflect the cost of education and the needs of each district’s students.
Union wins more money for subs
After making gains last year, the UFT is keeping up the fight to secure appropriate pay and health benefits for long-term substitute teachers.
Introducing UFT Childcare Connection
This new union benefit helps members learn if they qualify for child care subsidies and find home-based child care providers near their home or work.
Serving Our Community
Read about the ways in which the UFT and its members work to support students and families.
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