The union contract empowers us as UFT members to do our jobs well. It includes articles and rights whose sole aim is to ensure that we have the resources, support and structures in place to do our best to educate children or assist patients. A...

We are calling on members of the New York City Council to pass legislation to give every UFT-represented paraprofessional an annual recurring payment of approximately $10,000. Please join us in the fight ahead to pass this legislation.

See more information about timetables for pay increases, bonuses and retroactive pay for the 2023 contract.

Provisions regarding special education in the proposed contract.

Find everything you need to know about the DOE-UFT contract, including the Memorandum of Agreement, and FAQ and Contract at a Glance.

The Family Child Care Providers Chapter signed and ratified its third contract with the state’s Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in 2022. See highlights of your contractual rights.

The following salary schedules are aligned with the 2023 DOE-UFT contract. All schedules are subject to correction.

Our hub for Federation of Nurses member resources includes chapter contracts, important forms, information about union dues and a collection of articles about self-care and wellness.

See important information and resources for paraprofessionals.

Functional chapters are made up of UFT members who perform a particular job, rather than work together at a school or worksite. Functional chapters were formed to allow UFT members with common issues and concerns to have a voice on the job.

Forms and DOE documents for paraprofessionals.

Pension and TRS membership for paraprofessionals

Download print-friendly versions of UFT-DOE and city contracts.

The Federation of Nurses provides comprehensive support regarding workplace rights to help nurses navigate and resolve issues related to employment conditions.

See what contract provisions apply to schools in Districts 75 and 79.

View all DOE and City of New York contracts on the UFT website.

The DOE’s Student Pathways Initiative will create career-connected learning and pathways for all high students, including financial literacy and civics skill

This contract marks a significant change in how our schools operate. It takes important steps toward giving us the voice in our schools that we have wanted. It empowers us to make changes that will help us provide the best possible education to our...

We are excited to announce our new support system designed exclusively for our retired paraprofessionals in order to make it easier for you to connect with the UFT and request assistance.

Get answers to your questions about the workday under the new proposed contract.

Added provisions regarding other working conditions covered under the contract.

Here you will find information for paraprofessionals pertaining to certification.

The following FAQ answers some of members' most-asked questions about the new contract agreement.

From the earliest days of the UFT, presidents Charles Cogen and Al Shanker knew that educators could be a powerful tool for reform. Educators knew first-hand the problems that their students faced, and they encouraged educators to come up with...

Six sports are now added to the list of PSAL coaching activities.

See current Federation of Nurses contracts for each of our chapters.

There would be a major expansion of virtual learning in New York City public schools under the 2023 contract.

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Learn more about how the election process will be conducted for the Paraprofessionals Chapter special election in the spring of 2026.

In recognition of the importance of employee health and safety, the DOE agrees to provide the appropriate recognized standards of workplace sanitation, cleanliness, light and noise control.

Educators have more autonomy to decide when and how to do their out-of-classroom work. Read more details.

Article 8C of the teachers' contract is about the need for the principal to involve the chapter leader and chapter committee in decisions on school budget allocations.