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Special Education Frequently Asked Questions

See frequently-asked questions regarding special education.

Your Rights

Know your rights as a member of the Federation of Nurses.

UFT Swag Shop

Introducing the UFT Swag Shop, your go-to source for official UFT apparel and accessories.

COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Virtual Learning

School-based virtual learning gives schools and UFT members the ability to offer expanded educational opportunities to students, expand equity and access to all high schools, and provide additional opportunities for students to pursue accelerated...

HSS Perform

The UFT Welfare Fund’s partnership with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) offers UFT Welfare Fund members, both in-service and retired, and their eligible dependents guided access to expert care and services at the country’s No. 1 orthopedic...

Testimonials

Hear from fellow educators about the crucial educational and socio-emotional skills 3-K and pre-K programs provide to our youngest students.

ICT and ENL teachers can grieve unreasonable number of different courses or room assignments

Co-teachers in integrated co-teaching classes and English as a new language teachers who provide standalone and/or integrated instruction have the right to file reorganization grievances if they are programmed to have an unreasonable number of class...

NYC Childcare Navigator Provider Portal FAQ

Get answers to your questions about how to use the UFT's online portal for child care providers.

Promote your program

We know that finding families to fill your open child care slots can be a constant challenge. All NYC family child care providers now have a free, new platform to promote themselves to more than 180,000 teachers and professionals in the UFT who may...

Breast cancer resources

Our health care partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering have shared the following tools and information on breast cancer screenings and prevention.

Si Beagle registration FAQ

Read our FAQ to answer questions about registering for upcoming courses, seminars and trips through the Si Beagle Learning Centers program.

Our fight against breast cancer

The UFT has been actively involved in the fight against breast cancer for decades. See our programs, benefits and events to promote breast cancer awareness and prevention.

UFT Dues for 2024 Taxes

Learn how much you are being charged in union dues and how they are calculated.

UFT Dues for 2025 Taxes

Learn how much you are being charged in union dues and how they are calculated.

UFT Dues

Learn how much you are being charged in union dues and how they are calculated.

Union dues

See how your union dues are calculated.

Nurses photo galleries

See photo galleries from events featuring Federation of Nurses' members and staff.

Media

See video, radio and other media pieces featuring the Federation of Nurses.

Press coverage

See some recent media pieces that have featured the Federation of Nurses.

Nurses in the news

The Federation of Nurses is often featured in the media spotlighting our role in advocating for healthcare professionals, negotiating for better working conditions, improved health care policies, and protecting our members' rights and benefits.

Contracts & resources

Our hub for Federation of Nurses member resources includes chapter contracts, important forms, information about union dues and a collection of articles about self-care and wellness.

Events

Join us at an upcoming event.

Federation of Nurses/UFT

The Federation of Nurses is the second largest health care union in the country representing more than 5,000 registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at private hospitals and home health care agencies.

Our victories

By leveraging its collective influence and resources, the Federation of Nurses amplifies our members' voices and advocates for meaningful change at both the institutional and legislative levels.

Connect with us

Learn how to join our union, sign up for communications and ways to contact and connect with us.

Your rights and benefits

Know your rights, benefits and the services available to you as a member of the Federation of Nurses/UFT.

Legislative wins

See the outstanding results of our 16 years of legislation & lobbying activity.

Contract enforcement

The Federation of Nurses provides comprehensive support regarding workplace rights to help nurses navigate and resolve issues related to employment conditions.

Bargaining gains

The Federation of Nurses plays a critical role in contract negotiations for nurses, ensuring they receive fair wages and benefits comparable to those of other healthcare professionals.

MindUP

MindUP is an evidence-based preventative mental health program grounded in neuroscience, mindful awareness, positive psychology, and social and emotional learning.

UFT mobile app

The UFT has launched a new mobile app for members to easily connect with us and access member-only resources and information.

UFT Member Hub

Learn more about the features and benefits of the UFT Member Hub.

Start Strong

Early childhood education is foundational to students’ success. Our children deserve a strong start to their education — we need to act now to protect our 3-K and pre-K programs!

Retired Paraprofessionals Support

We are excited to announce our new support system designed exclusively for our retired paraprofessionals in order to make it easier for you to connect with the UFT and request assistance.

UFT Mental Health Helpline

If you are experiencing emotional distress, need resources or a referral, your union-trained mental health counselors can offer immediate, confidential help.