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Resolving operational issues at the school level

Learn more about how to resolve operational issues at your school.

Paperwork and operational issues

The operational issues resolution process in the DOE-UFT contract gives UFT-represented educators more voice at the school level to tackle workplace issues, including basic instructional supplies, curriculum, space and workload and safety.

New Member Super Saturday 2018

New UFT members enjoyed a day of health, wellness and creativity at Super Saturday on Dec. 1 at UFT headquarters, Manhattan.

When can I start my paid parental leave?

If you physically gave birth to a child, you have the option to use your available CAR/sick day balance immediately after your child's birth, up to a maximum of six calendar weeks (eight weeks for a C-section) before taking paid parental leave. If...

Can I borrow days and also take parental leave?

No. Birth mothers must choose between two options: a. Take the traditional maternity leave including any applicable right to borrow days and/or use a grace period; or b. Take the new paid parental leave. Under this option, immediately following the...

Brooklyn Parent Newsletter - November/December 2018

This is the Nov. 29 issue of the Brooklyn parent newsletter.

ADAPT Community Network contract negotiations update

As your bargaining representative, the UFT has been working since the spring to finalize a new contract with ADAPT management that provides fair compensation for the difficult and valuable work ADAPT members do.

Staten Island Parent Newsletter - November 2018

This is the Nov. 28 issue of the Staten Island parent newsletter.

Stanley S. Lamm Institute Preschool supports the UFT negotiating team

The UFT held negotiations with the management of the Stanley S. Lamm Institute Preschool at the Bishop Ford School Site in Brooklyn on Oct. 24. The union asked the staff to wear union T-shirts and buttons to show their union pride and to show solidarity with the UFT Lamm negotiating team.