Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, has led the union’s efforts to transform education in New York City and to secure the rights to jobs, justice and freedom for all New Yorkers.

If you are questioning your relationship with alcohol or other drugs, you are not alone. Use this questionnaire to reflect on your use of substances.

CookShop, the federally funded nutrition education program of the Food Bank For New York City, helps children, teens and adults develop the nutrition knowledge and cooking skills to make healthy food choices on a limited budget, and fosters...

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Here are some resources for educators for addressing gun violence.

If a controversial topic is dominating the education debate today, it’s probably something that Al Shanker proposed decades ago

The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.

Albany passed a law to reduce class sizes in all New York City classrooms by September of 2028. It won't be easy to get to 100% compliance with the new class size limits, but if we work together we can get it done.

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.

In the days that followed, my leadership students collected $5,000 and donated the money to a city fund.

By the time the second tower was hit, parents were streaming to the school to pick up their children. A command post was established in the principal's office and two locations were set up to sign out students; one in the library for elementary...

Within months of the end of World War II the country was convulsed in the greatest wave of strikes in its history, before or since. With the memory of the Great Depression still fresh in their minds, many workers saw the huge post-war layoffs as a...

With some exceptions, K–12 teachers are covered by Advance.

I woke up at 6 a.m. on this late summer morning, listening to Curtis and Kuby, a talk show on 770 AM radio. I forced myself up out of bed to walk the dog. My wife, Susan, was already awake getting her daily consumption of public radio while...

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

When grievances arise out of school reorganization and involve class size, teacher programs or assignment, there are special time limits. Reorganization grievances must be filed within two school days after the employee has knowledge of the act or...

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:

The UFT offers many different ways to stay in touch with the union and get the latest updates on your rights, benefits, discounts, workshops, campaigns and more.

In certain circumstances, SETSS services may be provided to students who have been recommended to receive integrated co-teaching services, but have not been placed in a timely manner.

In certain circumstances, SETSS services may be provided to students who have been recommended to receive integrated co-teaching services, but have not been placed in a timely manner. Learn more about interim SETSS services »

I was part of a group of UFT Teacher Center colleagues who opened and categorized the outpourings of gifts and supporting messages from students from all over the country, who had sent books, original drawings, lovely, sensitive letters, etc. for the...

I will always be very proud of everyone who was working at P.S. 128 that day on 9/11. It showed the true character of those who went into teaching and stayed in it with a true commitment to the children and the broader community.

Use these websites to design your own online activities for students.

See changes to teacher programs for elementary school and special education teachers.

Registration for online courses can be conducted at NYSUT's secure Web site or by calling NYSUT/ELT at 1-800-528-6208. Registration fee and tuition cost must be paid in full following this procedure. No refunds can be made once the course begins...

Fifth disease, usually a mild rash illness with low or no fever, is caused by a human parvovirus (B19). For many years, fifth disease was viewed as an unimportant illness of children. Recently, studies have shown that the virus may be responsible for...

Staphylococcus is a family of common bacteria. Many people naturally carry it in their throats, and it can cause a mild infection in a healthy patient. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, but is shorthand for any strain of...