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Benefits

Access important information about your benefits as a member of the Federation of Nurses/UFT.

Touro University

Information about Touro University courses offered in conjunction with the UFT Course Program.

New York Institute of Technology

Learn more about opportunties through NYIT.

Mercy University

Learn about opportunties offered through Mercy University.

Important Notices

ALL MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS Descriptions of master’s degree programs have been provided to the UFT Course Program by the collaborating colleges or universities. Any problem, issues or concerns regarding this information or your academic status must...

Getting Credit

Answers to several common questions the UFT Course Program receives about credit for programs.

Suggestions for the Guidance Counselor’s Year-End Calendar

As another school year comes to a close, we as school counselors reflect on the crucial role we play in helping our students achieve their personal best in the academic, social/personal and career domains. Our efforts as student advocates and school...

Your First Formal Observation

Congratulations! You’ve just completed your formal observation. Now what?

New York State-Mandated and Educational Workshops

To help you fulfill New York State Education Department requirements for staff development and licensure, the UFT offers a variety of workshops and seminars especially for new teachers.

Certificate Programs

The UFT Course Program offers certificate programs from Brooklyn College, The College of Mount St. Vincent, New York Institute of Technology and St. Francis College. These programs will not lead to NYS initial certification. Before choosing a program...

Graduate Education Online Learning

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...

Program descriptions

The UFT Course Program, in collaboration with many colleges and universities, offers master's degree and certificate programs, graduate general and special education courses, liberal arts courses, undergraduate courses, mandated and educational...

About UFT courses/workshops

When it comes to expanding the knowledge and skills of UFT members, no one does it better than the UFT’s educational programs.

Join the Federation of Nurses!

Become a member of the Federation of Nurses to tap into powerful support and benefits.

Join the Union!

Enroll online to become a member of the UFT and tap into powerful support and benefits.

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Enroll for health benefits

Information on how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund to receive benefits from the union to supplement the health plan coverage that you and your eligible dependents receive from the city.

Update your information

Did you get married, have a baby or add or drop an eligible dependent? Here's how to update your information with the union and DOE.

Advertise

The United Federation of Teachers accepts advertising in its newspaper, the New York Teacher, and on its website. For advertising inquiries, please contact UFT sales representative Jacqueline Gottlieb at jgottlieb [at] uft [dot] org (jgottlieb[at]uft[dot]org) or 212-598-7735.

Key arbitration awards

These precedent-setting arbitration decisions can help you determine what grievances to file and which contract articles to cite.

Holding chapter meetings

Perhaps the most powerful and dynamic way of two-way communication with a chapter — and also one of the most difficult to perform — is through regularly scheduled chapter meetings. This guide offers you tips on how to run an effective chapter meeting...