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.

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

The only valid reason for amending an IEP after an annual review is to better address the student’s individual needs. Amendments must be made with the student’s best interests in mind, not for administrative or logistical reasons.

Learn more about opportunties through NYIT.

The UFT Course Program offers certificate programs from Brooklyn College, The College of Mount St. Vincent, New York Institute of Technology and St. Francis College. These programs will not lead to NYS initial certification. Before choosing a program...

The activities in this unit will provide students with a basic understanding of the problems surrounding the exploitation of the environment, the causes and consequences of extinction, the remedial measures now underway to protect endangered species...

The special Education compliance complaint process is used to track trends and facilitate problem-solving around special education issues.

Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance. Most employers must carry this insurance for workers who are injured or become ill because of their jobs.

The United Federation of Teachers and our affiliates (”UFT” or “Union”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes:

These terms of use are entered into by and between You and The United Federation of Teachers (“ the Union", "we" or "us"). The following terms and conditions ("Terms of Use"), govern your access to and use of the website www.uft.org, including any...

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

Compare the New York City health plans and benefits that are available to UFT members.

Under persistent pressure and legal threats from the UFT, the Department of Education has finally complied with the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that calls for employers to take specific measures to prevent or reduce worker...

Per diem service refers to pedagogic personnel serving on a day-to-day basis in a school and/or any of its programs.

The UFT Health & Safety committee offers environmental health workshops to our members on staff development days, extended days, union meetings, etc. If you would like to have one of these workshops offered at your school, please contact us.

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

We assist educators in developing school safety plans.

The contract is only as good as its enforcement. At the school level you, the chapter leader, are the guardian of the contract.

The UFT works with dozens of parent and community organizations in its advocacy for New York City students and schools.

Check out these resources to help educators succeed in teaching ELLs.

In this section you'll find information and guidance pertaining to the teacher evaluation system.

Teachers and other school staff injured or made sick on the job have important rights and benefits. However, in order to access these, you must follow certain procedures. The UFT is dedicated to guiding injured and ill members through the process —...

What you need to know to complete your renewal application for Family Child Care and Group Family Child Care.

Our first efforts were to demonstrate to the state elected officials that childcare providers have problems and there is strong support for forming a union. We proved this by collecting more than 6,000 union card signatures of the 32,000 child care...

Members of the Family Child Care Providers chapter have access to a wide range of health and wellness benefits and services at no additional cost. See each health program below for more details.

What is allergy? Allergies are abnormal reactions to ordinarily harmless substances. The sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed, or come into contact with the skin. Allergens that most frequently cause problems are...

Lice are six-legged, wingless, insect parasites of humans, mammals (cattle, pigs etc.), and birds (chicken and other birds). Lice are divided into two groups: lice found on mammals, which need blood for sustenance; and those found on birds, which...

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...

The UFT turns 36 this year [1996]. As unions go, that makes us a fairly new kid on the block. But the reality is that our labor roots stretch back to 1916 and that most of our founding mothers and fathers have either retired or passed on. Even those...

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

Countries around the world that do not report monkeypox (MPV), including the United States, have seen a rise in cases due to a worldwide outbreak of monkeypox. While you should not panic, it's important to stay informed about MPV and understand the...

Teacher Union Day is our annual commemoration of the strike that put the newly formed UFT on the path to becoming the activist organization it is today. Each year the UFT honors past leaders who continue to inspire us and recognize current members...

The UFT affirms its continuous and collective concern for making sure New York City schools are safe, respectful and affirming of all students and communities. We all share responsibility to improve, reimagine, communicate and cooperate to ensure the...