The heat and humidity were intense during the Labor Day Parade on Sept. 10, but no more so than the emotions surfacing from the sea of blue and white umbrellas carried up Fifth Avenue by hundreds of UFT members. “Now, more than ever, unions have to...

New members in Queens gathered at the Queens borough office on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 to hear from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and gather information on salary, pension, certification, professional development and more.

A recent arbitration ruling with significance for more than 5,000 teachers reinforces the UFT position that principals must conduct separate pre-observation and post-observation conferences when formally observing UFT members who are still rated...

The third week in October is National Save for Retirement Week. Congress began this effort in 2006 to raise awareness about the importance of retirement savings.

When we hear a constant drumroll of complaints about a persistent obstacle, we take it seriously. And paperwork is the No. 1 complaint our members have about their workday.

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A majority of new teachers in New York City public schools are satisfied with their teaching experience and plan to continue in their careers, a UFT survey reveals. A significant minority, however, has had a tough time and may leave the profession.

Public school communities across New York City participated in a nationwide Day of Action on Oct. 6 to call attention to the $1.6 billion that Albany owes New York City public schools as a result of the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew toured three recently-opened school buildings in Jamaica, Queens before joining staff members at PS 349/MS 358 for a meeting to answer questions.