In a time of instability and incredible economic pressures, tax credits can help eligible families make ends meet. Find out more about federal and state tax credits.

In the past our chapter has received some special education complaints about speech teachers/providers doing class coverages.

Supplemental Benefits are benefits provided by the UFT Welfare Fund that add to specific City basic health plans.

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...

As part of its campaign to raise awareness about bullying and intolerance, the United Federation of Teacher’s BRAVE Program (Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education) sponsors an annual video contest.

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...

Renovating schools while they are occupied with students and staff presents a challenge for the school population as well as the workers involved in the construction. Many older schools have potential hazards such as lead-based paint, asbestos and...

Joining together with our fellow union members will bring increased wages, fairer regulations, better working conditions and the dignity and respect we deserve. Use our online enrollment form to become a member today.

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...

As his fledgling union teetered on the brink of a strike, Albert Shanker was the linchpin of a last-minute settlement that laid out the goals that would dominate his thinking for the rest of his life.

Depending upon your situation, there are many different ways to continue your coverage.

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...

Students will learn about the ways in which "food animals" are raised on "intensive" versus "free-range" farms while conducting research for this unit. They will learn about the physical and behavioral needs of farm animals. They will learn about...

Learn about opportunties offered through Mercy University.

Hourly rate for nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense...

Hourly rate for senior therapists with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

In‑service UFT Welfare Fund‑eligible members employed by the DOE have the protection of a short-term disability benefit that provides valuable income when personal illness renders them temporarily unable to work and they are on an approved leave...

Posts from the Sept. and Oct. 2025 editions of Principal's Digest pertaining to students with disabilities.

It appears as though primary school classes are not always involved in the development of science fair projects for class, school-wide and school district display. Teachers at the primary school level may prefer involvement through the development of...

SETSS are provided for a minimum of three hours a week up to a maximum of 50 percent of the school day. Learn more »

Members of the UFT Providers chapter are eligible to receive a $10,000 term life insurance policy through Amalgamated Bank.

Parents and guardians of New York City public school students and other public education supporters are invited to join the UFT's mailing list and receive newsletters with relevant information and news.

Get answers to your questions about how to use the UFT's online portal for child care providers.

Hourly rate for supervisors of therapists and nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a landmark piece of legislation that will lower class sizes in every grade in New York City over the next six years. The FAQ below addresses some common questions and concerns about the bill and the impact it...

The diet-health connection established in the 1980's is evolving, in the 1990's, into a diet-health-environment connection. This unit will illustrate how our daily choices in the areas o diet, exercise, recreation hobbies and attitudes affect not...

Family child care providers may be reimbursed for up to 100% of the out-of-pocket premium costs of your qualified NY State of Health Marketplace health plan.

We are pleased to be able to offer our members access to the Preferred Premier Dental Plan from EmblemHealth absolutely free. This plan provides access to EmblemHealth's network of over 10,000 Preferred dentists and specialists in New York and New...

Forms for lab specialists.

For Milton Pincus, the decision to call off the November 7th strike in return for Mayor Robert Wagner’s promise of a fact-finding committee loaded with the leading lights of the city’s labor movement, was a no-brainer. From where he stood — outside...

This unit will provide information concerning the hunting and trapping of animals and how this has led to extinction and endangerment of some species. Alternatives to the use of animals for fur will also be explored.

The DOE’s Student Pathways Initiative will create career-connected learning and pathways for all high students, including financial literacy and civics skill

Learn more about opportunties through NYIT.