The UFT supports the proposed legislation known as Avonte’s Law, which would supplement funding for a federal program to give parents of autistic children access to tracking devices and training.

The UFT calls on leaders of the Chicago Public Schools to rescind their threats of punishment against the teachers who joined parents in boycotting the ISAT.

The UFT strongly supports the vigorous efforts of our colleagues in the California Federation of Teachers and the California Teachers Association in defending against the deceitful and dangerous claims of a lawsuit now being heard in a California...

The UFT commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and honors its significance to our country’s history through the UFT’s continuing fight for racial, social and economic justice in our schools, our city and our...

The UFT acknowledges and celebrates this 54th anniversary of our union's founding, and honors the officers and members whose sacrifice over the years have kept the union strong in the face of adversity and made it a model of effective and progressive...

Nearly 1,000 paraprofessionals gathered on March 15 at the New York Hilton for workshops, a health fair and a celebration of their work.

UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell testified before the New York City Council Committees on Education and Finance regarding the 2014-15 education capital budget.

More than 200 guidance counselors celebrated their 10th anniversary annual conference with a busy day of workshops, speakers and exhibits at union headquarters on March 15.

The UFT Hellenic American Educators Association brought together more than 40 educators to enrich their knowledge of Greek history and celebrate Greek independence at the union’s headquarters.

More than 32,000 teachers walked away from jobs in NYC classrooms in the last 11 years, with a substantial number leaving for jobs in nearby suburban systems that have higher pay, lower class sizes and better teaching conditions.