Chapter leaders and chapter committees have a key role to play in communicating the needs and wishes of faculty and students before decisions are made on the allocation of school funds.

Retiree services and programs are available not only in the New York tri-state area, but to members in chapter sections in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

The UFT Course Program, in collaboration with many colleges and universities, offers master's degree and certificate programs, graduate general and special education courses, liberal arts courses, undergraduate courses, mandated and educational...

Learn how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund or update your coverage as your family changes.

I loved my common-law husband very much. His name was John Andreacchio.

The Provider Professional Education Program (PPEP) offers early childhood providers and teachers engaging learning opportunities, regulatory-compliant training and CTLE-earning professional development.

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...

Pedagogues – teachers, guidance counselors, school secretaries, psychologists, social workers and lab specialists – injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Injury-in-the-Line-of-Duty provision of the UFT-DOE contract.

To be an effective chapter leader, you must regularly communicate with the members of your chapter. Remember, you are an important conduit of information from the union to its members as well as from your members back to the union.

The UFT's BRAVE campaign aims to combat bullying in our schools. Short for Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education, the BRAVE campaign provides educators with the tools, knowledge and support to be pro-active in confronting and...

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...

Here are some important steps to take before Thanksgiving.

PS 79 is a five-story school one block from the Grand Concourse on East 181st Street. The building towers over the surrounding structures and has a clear view into Manhattan.

The UFT supports the organizing efforts of New York City’s charter educators through the UFT Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff ( UFT ACTS).

There is an abundance of information available on pet birds around us. On a nature of neighborhood walk, it may be interesting to point out a wren, sparrow, or even a bluejay. What many people forget or ignore is that there are pigeons all around us...

Read our FAQ to answer questions about registering for upcoming courses, seminars and trips through the Si Beagle Learning Centers program.

Zoological Gardens and Parks have long been popular destinations for school field trips. These visits, and the weeks prior to such an outing, can be fully utilized for their educational potential, with teacher pre-planning. The purpose of this unit...

New York City public school counselors are professional educators certified by the New York State Department of Education and licensed by the New York City Department of Education. School counselors are trained to serve the entire K-12 school...

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Find important information about the health benefits the UFT Welfare Fund provides for its retired members.

These curriculum materials will help you observe National Hispanic Heritage Month with your students, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South...

The UFT Welfare Fund has expanded our relationship with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to offer NYC public school professionals access to the Talking with Children About Cancer program.

In general, subject to the requirements pertaining to the definition of “covered employees,” members in covered categories are eligible for benefits as long as they are considered in-service.

Literacy is the foundation for so much of what we teach in school, but teaching children to become proficient readers and writers is a complex task. It’s no wonder that the AFT has proclaimed, "Teaching reading is rocket science!"

Are you concerned about paying back your student loans? The Student Debt Relief Program, brought to you by the UFT, is here to help.

On the morning of September 11th, I was teaching my freshman art class at LaGuardia HS of Music & Art and Performing Arts. When I arrived at school, everything seemed normal — a beautiful day and a class of adorable, enthusiastic young people. A...

Anne Goldman is the UFT's vice president for non-DOE and private sector members. Anne has a bachelor of science in nursing as well as an RN license from the New York State.

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...