Free access to the UFT's 24/7 confidential helpline provided by Vibrant Emotional Health. Support, guidance, crisis intervention, and referrals from a licensed mental health counselor. Any time. Any language.

We are pleased to be able to offer our members access to the Preferred Premier Dental Plan from EmblemHealth absolutely free. This plan provides access to EmblemHealth's network of over 10,000 Preferred dentists and specialists in New York and New...

Member participation builds our union’s power. That’s why we launched Union Power Points, a new program that encourages members to participate in the life of the union beyond their particular schools and work sites.

Our RESPECT check bill is now law! This legislation is a way for us to start to close the paraprofessional pay gap immediately, while we work to create a permanent pensionable fix in our contract next year.

These resources provide information on the rights of immigrants, the threat of deportation and how educators can support our immigrant students and their families.

Joining together with our fellow union members will bring increased wages, fairer regulations, better working conditions and the dignity and respect we deserve. Use our online enrollment form to become a member today.

In December 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that allowed UFT members who are enrolled in the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) to transfer into the Teachers’ Retirement System if they wish. Read our FAQ and view important...

UFT members at ADAPT Community Network, per diem employees and substitute paraprofessionals and their families now have access to unlimited virtual care through AllyHealth's network of board-certified doctors--absolutely free. Enroll today to take...

The RESPECT check is now law! All of our hard work has gotten us to this moment. Paraprofessionals can expect to receive their first RESPECT payment in January.

Read what we are seeking from the city to support our youngest learners so all kids #StartStrong.

The month of November is recognized as a time to celebrate and honor the history, culture and contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives and all Indigenous people of North America.

All registered UFT social media accounts, including Facebook pages and groups, Instagram accounts, Threads accounts, X accounts and TikTok accounts, (together "UFT social media accounts") are places for the UFT and its members to share ideas and...

See an excerpt from the Nov. 2016 Principal's Weekly on guidance on providing mandated services and absence coverage in ICT classes.

See frequently-asked questions regarding special education.

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

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

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

See how your union dues are calculated.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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