OSHA requirements for access to toilet facilities in schools.

Students with disabilities who receive Integrated Co-Teaching services are educated with age-appropriate peers in the general education classroom. ICT provides students the opportunity to be educated alongside their non-disabled peers with the full...

Sign Language Interpreter salary schedule (2022–27)

Information about addressing rodent and cockroach infestations in schools.

Learn about different health hazards – molds, pests, chemicals, and others – that are sometimes present in schools and what you can do about them.

This is what we've been waiting for: online access to our payroll history. No more waiting for paper pay stubs. All regular pay and 683 summer program pay information is available through this DOE site.

The New York State Department of Labor Public Employees Safety and Health Bureau (NYSDOL PESH) published an H1N1 enforcement directive to protect public sector employees, including those who work in the New York City public school system, from...

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...

Retiree Social Services provides social services nationwide to assist you with issues or concerns you may have during your retirement years. These services extend to you, wherever you and your family members live in the United States.

Salary and benefit information for school nurses.

At our popular Day at the University program, members select from a series of engaging lectures on history, art, music, adventure, politics, or law and listen to our noted keynote speaker.

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...

Retiree services and programs are available not only in the New York tri-state area, but to members in chapter sections in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Compare the New York City health plans and benefits that are available to UFT members.

Contact information for UFT retirees in Florida

A list of the current chapter representatives.

Federal law prevents SHIP from speaking to another person about your medical information and claims.

Salary and benefit information for occupational therapists and physical therapists.

The Supplemental Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a unique package of benefits developed by the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter exclusively for its members. It is a supplement to the coverage available from regular health insurance benefits and is...

Throughout the school year, teachers apply for “per-session” activities that are done either before or after school, on the weekend or holidays, or during the summer. If you apply for and are accepted for such an activity, you are paid at the per...

Per diem service refers to pedagogic personnel serving on a day-to-day basis in a school and/or any of its programs.

Download print-friendly versions of UFT-DOE and city contracts.

Learn about longevity salary increases for teachers in New York City public schools.

A salary step is an increase in salary based on previous experience. Learn about steps, longevities, and access the DOE’s online salary step application.

The UFT Health & Safety committee offers environmental health workshops to our members on staff development days, extended days, union meetings, etc. If you would like to have one of these workshops offered at your school, please contact us.

Learn how to qualify and apply for salary differentials, which are granted for credits you earn beyond your bachelor’s degree.

Familiarize yourself with this important legislation that governs safety in New York's public schools.