Some 200 members and guests gathered as the UFT Speech Improvement Chapter hosted its 20th annual celebration of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. 
Award-winning topics and projects, including those that raised awareness about cerebral palsy...

Hundreds of early childhood educators gathered at UFT Headquarters to address a serious topic: the power of play. The UFT’s 18th annual Early Childhood Conference integrated the theme “learning through play” throughout the joyous events of the day —...

Some 500 UFT members enjoyed a performance of Broadway's "Buena Vista Social Club," the featured event of this year's Educators Night on Broadway, an annual collaboration between the Broadway League and the UFT.

Read the New York Teacher, the UFT's newspaper, online.

The UFT Contract Negotiating Committee, made up of over 600 members, will begin in June to chart union strategy for negotiating the next DOE-UFT contract.

About 300 Retired Teachers Chapter members and guests attended the RTC Luncheon, which featured performances by the New York City Labor Chorus, and Jimmy Hill and the All-starz Band, whose blues, soul and funk music got attendees dancing.
The RTC...

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The United Federation of Teachers and its state affiliate, New York State United Teachers, sued the New York State University (SUNY) for violating the state charter school cap by permitting Success Academy to transfer a charter from one of its...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the revamping of the School Construction Authority in light of the state class size law.

The United Federation of Teachers’ Delegate Assembly authorizes the Executive Board to consider, make or modify endorsements during the summer in order to have a timely impact on any such campaigns.

The UFT decides the rule allowing for hybrid attendance adopted in June 2021 be continued for the 2026-27 school year and that in June 2027 UFT delegates will revisit the question of the nature of the Delegate Assemblies for the following year, if...

United Federation of Teachers staff and officers delivered testimony before the City Council Committee on Finance on New York City's executive budget for fiscal year 2027.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony before the New York City Council Committee on Finance regarding the city's executive budget for fiscal year 2027.

It’s summertime and time to take a break — to rest, recharge and enjoy your free time. But some people find it difficult to enjoy the summer. If that’s been your tendency, there are ways to plan for — and prevent — a summer slump from lessening your...

The UFT expanded its free NYC Childcare Navigator to help city families see if they are eligible for federal WIC, SNAP, and housing benefits, as well as to find childcare that fits their needs and budgets.

The state has proposed legislation extending the timeline for full implementation of the class size law. Learn more information about this agreement.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement regarding Tier 6 pension reform for New York State public employees.

The UFT and its Retiree Chapter will develop a comprehensive organizing campaign to defend Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid by developing a rapid response network and an ‘organizers tool kit.’

In a world that rarely slows down, learning how to relax and unwind the mind is essential for maintaining both mental clarity and emotional well-being. When you realize you are feeling irritable and overwhelmed, don’t just push through: Step back and...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony on the impact of rising health care costs on patients and families before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means.

“What I love about the union - and I don’t have to tell you, a math teacher - there is power in numbers.”

"I guess the teachers can’t wait either."

A retiree speaks of the caring guidance and wisdom shared by former UFT Secretary Tom Pappas who died recently at the age of 93.

At their annual Original Plays Festival, held March 12 and 13 at UFT headquarters in Manhattan, the UFT Players Committee, a spirited troupe of educators-turned-performers, brought six original short plays to life—each one brimming with humor, heart...

There are many reasons to seek counseling. But no matter what is motivating you to seek support, here are things to consider when finding a counselor who fits.

Matthew Colacurto helps noncompensatory students on a second pathway to educational success as a teacher with Pathways to Graduation, a program for those for whom traditional high school does not fit for reasons including housing or food insecurity...

UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell writes that one of the most concrete ways schools can help prepare middle school students to take on more adultlike behavior is in how they manage class transitions. The best instructional models...

The Delegate Assembly by an 83 percent vote has endorsed UFT Assistant Treasurer Tom Brown for reelection as a teacher-member of the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System Board. The election by in-service TRS members takes place May 13 at New...

Fixing Tier 6, increasing state funding for public schools and boosting pay for early childhood providers were among the top priorities as about 1,000 UFT members and parents traveled to Albany on March 16 for the union’s annual Lobby Day.

Members were the true MVPs as some 4,000 traveled to Albany's MVP Arena to rally in support of Tier 6 reform. The rally marked the culmination of the UFT’s monthslong “6” days campaign, an escalating series of member actions designed to raise...

STEM has a long history of being exclusionary, and some students have a hard time imagining themselves in such roles. Bringing real scientists into the classroom, especially ones who share students’ backgrounds, helps expand that vision, middle...

UFT Assistant Secretary Michael Sill was elected UFT secretary and elevated to director of staff. He replaces LeRoy Barr, who retired on Feb. 1.

More than 120,000 in-service members and retirees participate in the UFT’s Tax-Deferred Annuity program. When you retire, you have three choices for handling your money in your TDA. Learn about all your options in this month's Secure Your Future.

Nurses at Staten Island University Hospital–South represented by the Federation of Nurses/UFT overwhelmingly ratified a three-year contract on March 27 that raises salaries by a compounded 14 percent, preserves premium-free health care and increases...

Here is what UFT retirees need to know to stay in the know about UFT events and benefits if they are moving away from New York City.

The third annual retention bonus negotiated as part of the 2023 DOE-UFT contract will be paid in May. All UFT-represented employees who worked full-time during the 12 months leading up to April 1, 2026, will receive $1,000 as a supplemental check.