As UFT members, you have rights on the job — rights to professional and fair treatment and to working conditions that help make a tough job more doable. These rights have been negotiated in a give-and-take process with management. It’s important to...

The UFT has an office in each borough staffed by specially trained representatives who can answer members’ questions.

Because of heightened security, members must show photo identification in order to enter the building.

Teachers not covered by the new evaluation and support system will continue to be evaluated in the same way as previous years.

Humane Education Committee Newsletters

The RTC resolves to urge President Obama and the Senate and House of Representatives to stand firm on protecting the interests of the middle and working classes and Americans supported by the social safety net, including opposition to cuts in...

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...

The UFT RTC urges all seniors to be aware when voting on November 6 that they will be voting either to preserve Medicare, Social Security and Medicare as we know them or to give up these successful programs in order to privatize them for the benefit...

The UFT’s Recreational Activities Department’s “Just for Fun” program offers discounts on movie tickets, theme parks, car rentals, and more.

Please use this form to report any school safety, security or discipline concerns.

The UFT recommends the following anti-bullying resources.

The UFT's BRAVE campaign aims to combat bullying in our schools. Short for Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education, the BRAVE campaign provides educators with the tools, knowledge and support to be pro-active in confronting and...

Public schools in New York city may hire external teachers (not currently employed by the Department of Education) in certain license areas and are restricted in others.

There’s nothing like the ring of that last school bell. Here are some fun after-school and weekend activities for children of all ages and their parents.

Information on transfers, per session opportunities, summer school and more.

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 »

Politics is union business. In hard economic times, political action is needed more than ever. Every member needs to enroll in UFT COPE.

Information about extended days, testing time, wait listed students, evaluations, and more, for speech teachers and speech and language therapists.

Spill control kits are only to be used for small spills. If you do not have the materials or equipment do not attempt cleanup and follow procedures that your school has in place.

Like anyone working with young children, child care providers are inevitably exposed to blood at some point in their working lives. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that providers familiarize themselves with bloodborne pathogens...

Download the consent form to name, photograph, film or videotape a student for non-profit use.

Forms and UFT, DOE and NYSED documents for school counselors.

See information about political candidates the UFT and our union partners are endorsing in the current election cycle.

In order for students to achieve the full benefit of the IEP planning process, school personnel with responsibility for implementing the IEPs of students with disabilities must understand their responsibilities and have students’ IEPs readily...

The only valid reason for amending an IEP after an annual review is to better address the student’s individual needs. Amendments must be made with the student’s best interests in mind, not for administrative or logistical reasons.

Move-to-Improve is a free classroom-based physical activity program that helps elementary school teachers in district public schools enhance their lessons by integrating physical activity into academic instruction to get students moving.

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...

Information on how to operate a fire extinguisher, emergency phone numbers, safety inspections, and more.

Learn about the health and wellness programs the UFT supports with our partners and about our partners in promoting the health of our students, colleagues and communities.

In addition to the programs that constitute the UFT’s Healthy Schools, Healthy Communities initiative, the union supports a number of other health and wellness programs in New York City schools, including Breakfast in the Classroom, Wellness Awards...