A 2009 arbitration decision ordered the DOE to require principals to give chapter leaders access to the School Leadership Team view of the Galaxy Table of Organization twice a year.

Article 8C of the teachers' contract is about the need for the principal to involve the chapter leader and chapter committee in decisions on school budget allocations.

As the school year ends, I am very happy to report that it has been an exciting year. Finally, we have great people supporting us: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Fariña.

Shingles, also called herpes zoster or zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness.

Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense...

Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause an illness some people call the "stomach flu."

The newly expanded career ladder for teachers offers them opportunities to be instructional leaders and compensation for their time and commitment.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Chancellor Carmen Farina joined the families and colleagues of the 12 winners of the Big Apple Awards: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City at a ceremony on the lawn of Gracie Mansion on June 19 to celebrate their achievements and to honor the impact they have on the lives of students.

Before any chapter holds a vote on proposed SBOs, the chapter leader should contact the district representative.