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.

Access UFT salary schedules for teachers and all other UFT-represented roles. Learn about salary steps, differentials, and longevity increases.