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Media
See video, radio and other media pieces featuring the Federation of Nurses.
Coordination of benefits
Benefits provided by the UFT Welfare Fund are subject to Coordination of Benefits (COB) provisions. COB is applicable when you or your dependents are covered by another group benefit plan.
Our victories
By leveraging its collective influence and resources, the Federation of Nurses amplifies our members' voices and advocates for meaningful change at both the institutional and legislative levels.
Special classes
Special class services serve students with disabilities whose needs cannot be met within a general education class, including integrated co-teaching classes, even with the use of supplementary aids and services.
Know Your Rights
Below is an alphabetical list of member rights. Click on the topic to view an easy-to-follow explanation of that right with links to additional resources and/or contract language.
UFT Dues for 2024 Taxes
Learn how much you are being charged in union dues and how they are calculated.
Request a speaker for your school
Representatives from various UFT departments are available to visit your school to speak with your members about important issues.
Press coverage
See some recent media pieces that have featured the Federation of Nurses.
Evaluation for teachers not covered by Advance
Teachers not covered by the new evaluation and support system will continue to be evaluated in the same way as previous years.
Chapter 683 summer payroll schedule
See the most recent payroll schedule for the Chapter 683 summer program.
About us
Learn more about our union and the benefits and services we provide to our members.
Chapter leader tools
Chapter leaders serve as a crucial link between members and the union. Here are some tools to help you with your job.
Subscribe to UFT emails
Are you subscribed to UFT emails? Learn how to register, subscribe or update your email address on file with the UFT to make sure you are receiving contract updates and other important union information.
Other health plan information
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
Grievances
The contract is only as good as its enforcement. At the school level you, the chapter leader, are the guardian of the contract.
Specialized Programs & Services
See a wide range of specialized programs and services related to special education in New York City public schools.
Hourly rate for nurses
Hourly rate for nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.
School Library Media Specialists
School library media specialists, along with those serving as school librarians, perform an array of educational and administrative tasks.
Your rights as new members
As UFT members, you have rights on the job — rights to professional and fair treatment and to working conditions that help make a tough job more doable. These rights have been negotiated in a give-and-take process with management. It’s important to...
Hourly rate for therapists
Hourly rate for senior therapists with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.
Retirement Toolkit
Planning to retire? Here's the information you need.
About the Federation Of Nurses/UFT
Representing approximately 5,000 nurses, the Federation of Nurses/ UFT is among New York City’s leading unions of healthcare professionals.
District 75 SETSS
District 75 also provides SETSS in District 1 through 32 schools to students with significant disabilities as part of its Special Education Inclusive Services program. Learn more »
Who is covered?
With some exceptions, K–12 teachers are covered by Advance.
Earn CTLE hours with LearnUFT
As a state-approved provider of continuing teacher and leader education (CTLE) hours, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs.
UFT Dues for 2025 Taxes
Learn how much you are being charged in union dues and how they are calculated.
Hourly rate for supervisors
Hourly rate for supervisors of therapists and nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.
CTLE requirements
Professionally certified teachers and Level III certified paraprofessionals are required to collect a total of 100 professional development hours, now called Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours, by a state-approved provider such as...
Resources for Teachers Assigned
Here are some important resources for Teachers Assigned.
UFT Social Media Channels
Follow the UFT on social media! See some of our channels and platforms.
Hours of the lab specialist
Article 6 of our contract states that Laboratory Specialist's hours are 6 hours and 30 minutes, not including lunch which shall not be less than 30 minutes and no longer than the lunch period of the school they are serving.
School-Based Professional Development
The contract requires that each school form a staff development committee to collaboratively review, consider and develop the professional development that is offered during the new time set aside for professional development. This section of the...
Special Education Frequently Asked Questions
See frequently-asked questions regarding special education.