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Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella virus, a member of the herpes virus family. It is the most commonly reported childhood disease. In 1994, there were 5,977 cases reported among New York City residents (rate of 81.6...

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Under the UFT-DOE contract, teachers and other members have varying rights to absences, leaves and sabbaticals.

Access UFT salary schedules for teachers and all other UFT-represented roles. Learn about salary steps, differentials, and longevity increases.

When grievances arise out of school reorganization and involve class size, teacher programs or assignment, there are special time limits. Reorganization grievances must be filed within two school days after the employee has knowledge of the act or...

The operational issues resolution process in the DOE-UFT contract gives UFT-represented educators more voice at the school level to tackle workplace issues.

Learn about ways UFT retirees can become more active in our union and assist others with their experience and knowledge.

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See resources for members on contractual guidance and other important information for middle school UFT members.

Added provisions regarding other working conditions covered under the contract.

Federal law requires the NYC DOE to identify, locate and evaluate all children with disabilities and those suspected of having a disability who reside in New York City. Learn more »

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If you know of a safety incident, report it! The UFT has an online reporting system to make it easier for members to report threats to the safety and security of staff and students.

Born in 1866, Henry Richardson Linville grew up in St. Joseph, Mo., and earned his Ph.D at Harvard before moving to the city and becoming a biology teacher at Jamaica HS. That’s when the newly formed Teachers Union chose Linville as its head.

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Connection and camaraderie are essential during your first years in the NYC Department of Education. The Member Assistance Program offers events and member mentoring to support the UFT's newest members.

The UFT has launched a new mobile app for members to easily connect with us and access member-only resources and information.

See New York State laws and regulations related to special education and students with disabilities.

Maintenance medications (those taken regularly over an extended period) cannot be filled in monthly quantities after they have been filled three (3) times (original prescription plus two (2) refills), regardless of the number of refills indicated on...

The youngest of seven children, Martha Straus grew up on the Lower East Side. "There was no starvation but there were no luxuries either," she says. Her father and older brother took part in the 1910 cloak makers strike that came to be known as "the...

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Members have access to free medical bill negotiation and prescription drug discount services through AllyHealth.

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Over the years, the United Federation of Teachers has grown to include many different kinds of educators and school-based professionals who share common interests and concerns. These various groups have formed chapters of their own, known as...

Many of your records, including observation reports and details about your Measures of Student Learning, can be found on your Advance web page. Be sure to print or electronically save these pages as they may become unavailable after the end of the...

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