Information on how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund to receive benefits from the union to supplement the health plan coverage that you and your eligible dependents receive from the city.

Did you get married, have a baby, add or drop an eligible dependent? Here's how to update your information with the union and DOE.

The United Federation of Teachers accepts advertising in its newspaper, the New York Teacher, and on its website. For advertising inquiries, please contact UFT sales representative Jacqueline Gottlieb at jgottlieb@uft.org or 212-598-7735.

These precedent-setting arbitration decisions can help you determine what grievances to file and which contract articles to cite.

Perhaps the most powerful and dynamic way of two-way communication with a chapter — and also one of the most difficult to perform — is through regularly scheduled chapter meetings. This guide offers you tips on how to run an effective chapter meeting...

The role of the chapter leader can be summed up in one word — LEADERSHIP. Your colleagues elected you because they know you will provide leadership. Chapter members view you as the "union." They know you are the vital link that connects them to UFT's...

The Peer Intervention Program has successfully helped thousands of teachers in schools throughout New York City. Why not you? It is a proactive step toward professional growth! Here are some common questions and their answers.

Imagine having a trusted, veteran teacher with topnotch peer assistance skills in your corner, supporting you in your work, and helping you build on it. Think of getting the support you need to become a confident effective educator reaching young...