Every March, hundreds of UFT members board buses and head to Albany to advocate for our legislative priorities and share their experiences with state representatives. Learn more about Lobby Day and how you can get involved.

See the FAQ below for answers to common questions about the SHIP program for retired members.

Links to online resources cited in "Linking to Learning" columns in New York Teacher.

UFT members have been falsely accused of sexual misconduct or physical abuse involving students.

Review these resources below to learn more about colorectal cancer and screening tests.

Learn more about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer and view resources available to UFT members.

The UFT Climate & Environmental Justice Committee is dedicated to advocating for effective policies and actions both inside and outside the UFT.

The UFT Physical Education Committee is dedicated to advancing the well-being of educators and students alike.

If you are planning to create lesson plans related to the Climate Action Days or want to integrate climate change more regularly in your classroom, there are many high-quality materials online.

It’s been over 13 years since Tier 6 was added to the New York state pension system. Since then, over 50,000 UFT members in Tier 6 have earned a reduced pension compared to earlier tiers. That’s why we’re fighting to fix Tier 6 in ‘26.

The UFT Provider Professional Education Program is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of family childcare workforce and all early childhood professionals.

Do you have questions about any of our trainings? Are you interested in receiving program improvement coaching and support? Complete our form and a PPEP team member will connect with you.

Be sure to check this page for the latest news and updates regarding certification.

See the certified vote results from the 2023 contract ratification process.

This group shares it's bargaining unit with Supervisors of Nurses & Therapists and School Nurses.

Additional compensation salary schedule (2022–27)

Per session and other rates salary schedule (2022–27)

Get additional answers to concerns regarding the new proposed contract.

Get answers to your questions about virtual learning under the new proposed contract.

Get answers to your questions about leaves under the new proposed contract.

Get answers to your questions about the workday under the new proposed contract.

Get answers to questions about pay increases that are part of the proposed contract.

The following FAQ answers some of members' most-asked questions about the new contract agreement.

Here is the calendar for the 2025-26 school year.

Full memorandum of agreement for UFT-represented city employees.

See the full memorandum of agreement for UFT-represented DOE employees for the proposed 2023 contract, along with appendices and additional guidance.

The DOE’s Student Pathways Initiative will create career-connected learning and pathways for all high students, including financial literacy and civics skill

Provisions regarding special education in the proposed contract.

Six sports are now added to the list of PSAL coaching activities.

Functional chapters are made up of UFT members who perform a particular job, rather than work together at a school or worksite. Functional chapters were formed to allow UFT members with common issues and concerns to have a voice on the job.

See what contract provisions apply to schools in Districts 75 and 79.

Additional details regarding leave time and personal issues covered in the 2023 contract.

Added provisions regarding other working conditions covered under the contract.