Find out more about the lead teacher assistant (lead educational associate) position for paraprofessionals.

UFT Secretary LeRoy Barr submitted testimony to the City Council Committee on Finance regarding the New York City executive budget.

The UFT will continue to fight for the inclusion of school librarians in all current and future New York City Department of Education activities, programs and initiatives as appropriate to their role as educators.

New York City has long grappled with the de facto segregation in its schools, especially its eight sought-after specialized high schools, whose students are predominantly white or Asian.

The UFT announced that it would go to arbitration over the city's announcement that it would not disburse the final lump-sum payment from the 2014 contract.

The city Department of Education, in partnership with the WNET Group, launched “Let’s Learn NYC!” in early May. The one-hour program is aimed at children in 3K through 2nd grade and airs at 11 a.m. and noon every weekday.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that high school buildings will reopen for in-person classes on Monday, March 22. High school staff with in-person assignments will report to their buildings on Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19 to set up for the...

The UFT fully supports the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America West in their decision to call a strike and their ongoing efforts to secure a fair and equitable deal for their members.

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

UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford testified before the New York State Senate & Assembly Committees on Finance, Ways & Means and Education regarding the proposed FY24 Executive Budget.