Learn how to file a rating appeal and the process for review.

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we have compiled high-quality classroom resources to help teachers explore and celebrate these diverse cultures with their students.

If you have a concern that goes beyond your child's school or if you want to influence educational policy, there are several different avenues you can take.

The basic unit of the union is the chapter, which is composed of all the UFT members at a school or worksite.

The TRS Retirement Board manages the overall direction, distribution and growth of employee benefits, including pensions, on behalf of TRS members, including those enrolled through UFT.

September 11, 2001 marked my third day of teaching in a public school. In the beginning days of school, there were many announcements being made over the intercom reminding teachers to begin their lessons, to bring down attendance, and to say goodbye...

About the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter, a dynamic organization committed to protecting the intellectual, physical and economic wellbeing of its members.

It's your typical August day in Washington, D.C.: One of those patented pool-of-sweat afternoons when most people have peeled off as much clothing as good taste — or at least the law — allows. But here in his small Georgetown apartment, propped up in...

Representing approximately 5,000 nurses, the Federation of Nurses/ UFT is among New York City’s leading unions of healthcare professionals.

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

Check out these UFT-approved resources for learning, educational outings, immigrant families and more.

The UFT has compiled a selection of tools, resources and tips to help you support newly arrived English Language Learners in your classroom.

As a UFT member, you have one of the best health benefits packages anywhere.

The UFT has been your bargaining representative since July 11, 2016.

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.

Introducing the UFT union officers: president, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer and seven divisional vice presidents.

Imagine having a trusted, veteran teacher with topnotch peer assistance skills in your corner, supporting you in your work, and helping you build on it. Think of getting the support you need to become a confident effective educator reaching young...

Enroll online to become a member of the UFT and tap into powerful support and benefits.

It’s important to check your pay stub to be sure you are getting the correct salary with the proper deductions. Learn more about deduction codes and how to read your paycheck correctly.

Here are free and low-cost opportunities for teachers to supplement traditional classroom learning with other educational experiences.

This unit will enable students to identify monkeys and apes and the similarities they share with humans. Students will learn that monkeys and apes are animals, what they eat, where they live and how group members interact and cooperate. The...

One type of professional learning is a professional book study or book talk. A book study can be a powerful way for educators to drive their own learning. A book study is an effective form of professional learning because new learning can be...

Mike Sill is the UFT’s secretary and Staff Director. Elected to office in 2019, he is serving his second term within UFT leadership. Mike received his bachelor’s degree in English from Northeastern University and his master’s in teaching from Pace...

School library media specialists, along with those serving as school librarians, perform an array of educational and administrative tasks.

See this list of important steps to take when a retiree passes away.

See some recent media pieces that have featured the Federation of Nurses.

The members of the Retiree Chapter of the UFT resolve to embark on a “each one reach one teach one” program by contacting at least two fellow retirees and/or seniors among family, friends or neighbors to inform them of the deleterious effects of...

Richard Mantell is the UFT vice president for middle schools. He received his bachelor’s degree in business management and finance from Brooklyn College, his master’s degree in education with a concentration in guidance counseling from Long Island...

The UFT Political Action Department is active in a wide variety of political battles across the city in support of New York’s children and schools.

PROSE stands for Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools for Excellence, and the opportunities for redesign at the heart of this program are predicated on the UFT’s core belief that the solutions for schools are to be found within school communities...