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I am the guardian/Power of Attorney for a UFT member. How do I update the member’s contact information?
Requests to add or update a secondary address must be made by email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) or via mail. You must provide a copy of the legal document in which you are appointed as guardian or Power of Attorney when requesting any change of personal...
Where do my UFT dues go?
UFT members’ dues pay for the full array of services that your union provides to support you and your career — everything from professional support services and development to help you be better at your job to negotiating and enforcing the contract...
How are my union dues calculated?
For DOE employees, dues are currently set to .85 of one percent of the maximum contractual salary of your title at Step 8B plus 20-year longevity, plus added amounts for the union’s state and national affiliates. So, all the members who are teachers...
What services do the UFT borough offices offer?
The UFT maintains five borough offices where you can call or walk in to ask a question or have a problem addressed. You can find a list here, with hours and addresses. In the borough offices, you will find: Salary representatives to help you with...
I am the spouse or family member of a UFT retiree who has passed away. What do I need to do?
You have our condolences. There are a number of steps you need to take. You can find out what to do when a retiree passes away on the UFT website. If you have further questions, please contact the UFT-RTC Pension Department at 212-598-9536.
What happens if allegations against me are substantiated?
For Probationary Pedagogues and all other administrative titles (including Paraprofessionals), the agencies will make a recommendation to the Principal (or other supervisor for non-school based members) about potential discipline. For Tenured...
Is an investigation report placed in my school personnel file?
Only material signed by members may be placed in your file. If you receive a letter to your file about the alleged misconduct, then the report, if referred to in the letter, will appear in the file as attachment to the letter.
I have been cleared of an allegation. Will the allegation appear in my personnel file?
No. Unsubstantiated allegations should not appear in a member's file. Members should review their file at regular intervals. If there is material in the file that should not be included, members should contact their Chapter Leader immediately for...
If I am the person who made an original allegation, or I was interviewed as a witness, will my name be disclosed?
Yes! If allegations are substantiated, an employee has a right to read the report. All adults who were interviewed will have their names disclosed.
I have been named as a third party or a potential witness in an investigation. Must I appear for an interview?
Yes! When called by the Department of Education, all third party and potential witnesses must appear and be cooperative. Remember that all DOE employees are mandated reporters. Members should have a discussion with the UFT Staff Representative...