Charters claim that they serve the same children as city public schools, but the truth is that they enroll and keep half the percentage of English Language Learners, dramatically fewer special education students, including those needing the highest...
Throughout the past year and during the summer, the UFT has continued to work on behalf of the Adult Education Chapter, and we wanted to tell you about some of our accomplishments. We’ve won some important grievances and have given Adult Education...
The following FAQ answers the most common questions that UFT members have about the $33 million being paid to members for SESIS work as a result of the settlement of a union arbitration.
The U.S. Department of Justice has revised the registration rules for victims of cancer and certain pulmonary illnesses to receive money from the Zadroga Victim Compensation Fund. The revisions open up an opportunity for those precluded under the...
Nearly 600 UFT members proudly marched in the Labor Day Parade in Manhattan on Sept. 9 at a moment in U.S. history when workers' rights and benefits are under fierce attack.
The number of students who tested as proficient on state math and English Language Arts exams in 2017 continued to rise across New York City, according to test scores released by state and city officials on Aug. 22.