The Department of Education and its employees are prohibited from discriminating against you on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age handicapping condition or membership in, participation...

Before the end of June and by the opening of school in September, your chapter committee should meet with your principal to discuss and have input into the school’s budget. This contractual provision also requires the principal to share school...

School Leadership Teams must be established in each school. The principal, chapter leader, and Parents Association president serve on the committee. All other members must be elected. It is the responsibility of the committee to develop the...

The widespread popularity of social networking websites like Facebook have created a new generation of problems and potential liabilities for educators. Teachers may be held responsible for content posted about them and by them on social networking...

Train. Bus. Subway. Paratransit . Ferry. Parking your car at the station. However you ride, the Commuter Benefits Program, offered by the City of New York and administered by WageWorks , will give you ways to save on your taxes. This program works...

The city whistleblower law prohibits any “adverse personnel action” (dismissal, suspension, discipline, “U” rating, denial of assignment without justification) against you in retaliation for you making a report about the conduct of a DOE officer or...

On-the-job injuries may occur due to accident or assault. Whatever the cause, you must notify your principal or his or her designee within 24 hours of the injury and complete the DOE’s Occurrence Report. If possible, you should report the injury...

Medical arbitration may be appropriate for you in one of several instances: If you are regularly appointed and have been denied injury-in-the-line-of-duty status for more than 20 consecutive days. If you have been denied either a sabbatical leave for...

There are two parts to UFT members’ health coverage. As an employee with a regular assignment in the Department of Education, you are entitled to a choice of several health plans offered by the City of New York. Your choice will provide you and your...

Any regularly appointed teacher may apply for a leave of absence. Leaves of absence with partial pay include military leaves and sabbatical leaves for study and for restoration of health. Other pedagogues may also apply for certain sabbaticals. There...