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Duties of the Lab Specialist
The duties of the Laboratory Specialist/Technician.
Program preference and special education
SETSS special education, ICT special education and ICT general education positions are available as preferences for teachers to select and are not subject to posting. Learn more »
School safety
Find out about incident reporting, theft prevention tips, UFT school safety workshops and services and safety laws and regulations governing schools.
Immigrant student and family resources
These resources provide information on the rights of immigrants, the threat of deportation and how educators can support our immigrant students and their families.
Dignity for All Students Act Training
This UFT workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement of the NYS Education Department for state certification.
Parental leave during the District 75/Chapter 683 summer program
If you have worked the District 75/Chapter 683 summer program for the past two years, you may choose to take advantage of UFT parental leave during the summer program, or you may wait to take your leave when the school year begins.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Learn more about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer and view resources available to UFT members.
Spring break arbitration
FAQ on the spring break 2020 arbitration ruling regarding member vacation days.
School safety at a glance
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...
UFT Social Media Terms of Use
All registered UFT social media accounts, including Facebook pages and groups, Instagram accounts, Threads accounts, X accounts and TikTok accounts, (together "UFT social media accounts") are places for the UFT and its members to share ideas and...
Understanding your paycheck
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.
Contract 2023 FAQ: Pay increases
Get answers to questions about pay increases that are part of the proposed contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Teachers Assigned
Here are some frequently asked questions for Teachers Assigned.
Virtual Learning
School-based virtual learning gives schools and UFT members the ability to offer expanded educational opportunities to students, expand equity and access to all high schools, and provide additional opportunities for students to pursue accelerated...
Lice (Pediculosis)
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...
The role, rights and responsibilities of a chapter leader
The role of the chapter leader can be summed up in one word — LEADERSHIP. Your colleagues elected you because they know you will provide leadership. Chapter members view you as the "union." They know you are the vital link that connects them to UFT's...
Professional growth for new teachers
Your union is here to support you as you grow throughout your career. These are some UFT and DOE initiatives that provide professional development and assistance for new teachers.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of the special education process for each student, serving as a comprehensive strategic plan that shapes the educational experience and outcomes for students with disabilities. Learn more...
Class struggles: The UFT story, part 5
Nat Levine will never forget the time his principal made the mistake of tangling with a young union organizer.
Allergies
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...
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by the germ Mycobacterium tuberculosis and/or Mycobacterium bovis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes most TB in humans. Mycobacterium bovis is part of the tuberculosis family, primarily a disease of...
A collective advantage
Just like a union, a professional organization represents the interests of its members. Banding together, members may be able to provide products and services to those who join — perhaps magazine subscriptions or professional development or insurance...
UFT connection to rest of organized labor
A basic tenet of the UFT has always been that organized labor and progressive elected officials are essential to promoting the interests of its members. Indeed, the backing of the labor movement and political allies was instrumental in the UFT’s...
What to do when an in-service member dies
See benefits that may be received by the beneficiaries and/or family members after an in-service member passes away.
Transfer opportunities
The decision to transfer to a new school is personal and may be based on a variety of reasons. If you wish to transfer, there are more opportunities available to you now than ever before.
Community partners
The UFT works with dozens of parent and community organizations in its advocacy for New York City students and schools.
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.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder of the hand (caused by swollen tendons in the wrist) resulting from repetitious, forceful motion of the hands and wrists.
Certification for new teachers and paraprofessionals
Over the past decade, state certification requirements have changed several times and will continue to change as new state regulations are put in place. To help members find their way, the union has a team of UFT consultants and educational liaisons.
Class struggles: The UFT story, part 3
The Big Bang theory may be right about the origin of the universe, but it isn’t much help when it comes to explaining the making of a union. Like other unions, the UFT didn’t just explode onto the scene in 1960.
Provider Health & Wellness FAQs
The UFT has compiled the following questions and answers to assist family child care providers with details on our unique Provider Wellness program.