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I don’t remember if I joined the union. How do I check my membership status?
If you aren’t sure whether or not you are already a member, look at your pay stub. If the deduction code says “UFT,” it means you are a member. If you are not a member, joining is very simple. Active DOE employees, retirees and charter school...
How do I join the UFT and enroll to become a member?
Active DOE employees, retirees and charter school employees whose school has a UFT bargaining agreement may enroll in the UFT online. If you have any questions about enrollment eligibility or run into difficulty with the online union enrollment...
How do I get a new copy of my UFT membership card?
If you never received or lost your UFT membership card, you can request a replacement, but keep in mind that the UFT-Mobile app contains a digital version of your membership card with your UFT member ID number and a QR code for scanning. If you would...
I am a UFT retiree and am a “snowbird.” How do I update my secondary address on file with the union?
From the “My Account” page of the UFT website, you will also find a link to Change of Status/Update your Information form to update your secondary address. Requests to add or update a secondary address can also be made by email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org)...
I stopped receiving UFT mail, including the New York Teacher. What do I do?
To find out if we have your correct address on file and to update it if we don’t, the quickest way is to log in to the UFT website and go to "My Account" in the top right corner. From the My Account page, you can access our online change of address...
How do I change my name on record with the UFT?
You must provide a legal document (marriage certificate, etc.) for proof of name change. If you receive Welfare Fund benefits, you should fill out the fill out the Welfare Fund’s Change of Status Form on the UFT website to change your name. If you...
Can I join the UFT if I am a day-to-day substitute teacher, a substitute paraprofessional or part-timer?
Yes, you can. You can join the union by filling out our online enrollment form. If you have any questions or run into difficulty with the online union enrollment process, please call the UFT at 212-331-6311.
Am I eligible to join the UFT?
You can enroll in the UFT if you are a New York City Department of Education pedagogue, paraprofessional, hourly group or retiree, or if you belong to one of the charter or private schools, hospitals or non-profit organizations in which employees...
How much do I pay in union dues? How much did I pay last year?
Check the current dues schedule on the UFT website or call the UFT at 212-331-6311 to find out your dues amount. The website dues section also explains how your dues are calculated.
How do I sign up for a UFT.org account?
To access valuable information, UFT emails and online forms on the UFT website, you must have a UFT.org account. Start by visiting uft.org/register. Please note: You must use a personal email (not a DOE or a school-related email address) when...