Political action, including legislative efforts, are vitally important to the welfare of our schools, our members and our union.

Union officers and staff are ready and able to visit many schools throughout the school year to speak at chapter meetings.

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.

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

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

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

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 best place to get informed and involved is your local school. The principal at your school is ultimately responsible for addressing any concerns you may have. But, in addition to working with your principal, there are other ways to gather...

Parents and educators are trusted experts in understanding what New York City’s children need to thrive.

Learn more about your contractual rights and view important forms and materials to help you operate and manage your program.

Informal (legally-exempt) providers have a series of new rights under the new contract.

June is the time of year to honor your school's graduating students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement. Here are some UFT student certificates you can download and print.

Here you will find information for paraprofessionals pertaining to certification.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about trips planned through the UFT Just for Fun department.

The Audiology Chapter of the UFT represents audiologists working for District 75 and also for Committees on Special Education throughout the five boroughs.

See these helpful resources.

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...

You are most effective as a chapter leader when you have the support and input of your colleagues. That’s why it is imperative that you establish a UFT consultation committee at your school and that this committee meets regularly.

Wireless radiation is emitted by the myriad of wireless devices we encounter every day. It was once thought to be relatively harmless. However, we now know that wireless radiation can cause non-thermal biological effects as well, including damage to...

Lesson study is a standards-based collaborative process used to improve instruction. One of the goals of this instructional planning model is to identify academic achievement gaps and students’ challenges. Teachers will then examine and refine...

Here you will find sample templates and plans for speech teachers. Please feel free to print and use these in your work.

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...

How to calculate your gross annual salary using your paycheck How to understand your paycheck.

Here’s how to figure out your annual salary by looking at your biweekly paycheck.

There are two components that make up the gross annual salary for education officers, education analysts, education administrators and associate education analysts and officers.

These materials are intended for the use of the school-based staff development committee. They are guides to help the team envision a professional development program that starts with the end in mind — student achievement.

Schools best serve their students when administrators and classroom educators collaboratively determine the goals, content and structures of professional learning. Bringing all parties on board to begin this process is critical to its success. The...

Teacher Union Day, which is celebrated each year in the fall, commemorates the strike that put the newly formed UFT on the path to being the activist organization that it is today. On this day, we honor the past leaders who inspire us and celebrate...

SESIS arbitration decision info sent to principals