Yes. You may use your three personal business days for religious observance. These will be deducted from your CAR (sick bank) or you may take a pay deduction for each day that you do not report to work. The deducted amount will equal the amount that...

The UFT sponsors a homework help program for students called Dial-A-Teacher. Classroom teachers answer homework questions at 212-777-3380, Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year.

Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and financially eligible students from New York City public schools.

It is essential to keep your personal information up to date to ensure the receipt of the New York Teacher, information about UFT activities and Welfare Fund health benefits. The quickest way to change your address is to log in to the UFT website...

Find information about your role as chapter leader in injury in the line of duty situations, school safety planning, environmental safety and health, and renovation and construction projects.

Chapter leaders and chapter committees have a key role to play in communicating the needs and wishes of faculty and students before decisions are made on the allocation of school funds.

The contract is only as good as its enforcement. At the school level you, the chapter leader, are the guardian of the contract.

Chapter leaders serve as a crucial link between members and the union. Here are some tools to help you with your job.