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Article Twenty-Six — Information At The School

All official Board of Education circulars which deal with the working conditions or the welfare of employees covered by this Agreement shall be posted promptly.A copy of the seniority list for employees in the bargaining unit shall be posted in each...

Article Twenty-Seven — Check-Off

A. Exclusive Check-Off PrivilegeThe Board will honor, in accordance with their terms, only such written authorizations as are properly executed by employees in the unit covered by this Agreement for the deduction of their dues in behalf of the Union...

Article Twenty-Three — Discharge Review Procedures

It is the policy of the Board that the discharge of an employee should be based on good and sufficient reason and that such action should be taken by the supervisor having such authority only after he/she has given due consideration to the matter. If...

Article Twenty-Four — Personnel Folders

A. Evaluations Employees shall receive a copy of any evaluatory statement of their work performance or conduct which is placed in their permanent personnel folder. Employees shall be given an opportunity to answer any such evaluatory statement placed...

Functional chapters

Although we call the union the United Federation of Teachers, over the years it has grown to include many other educators and professionals. Although working at different tasks, they share common interests and concerns. So that they can clearly...

UFT dues

Members’ dues pay for the full array of services that your union provides to support you and your career — everything from creating educational support services to negotiating and enforcing the contract; to working on regulations at the city, state...

Your school

The basic unit of the union is the chapter, which is composed of all the UFT members at a school or worksite.

Your salary

Whether you’re a teacher, nurse, guidance counselor, school secretary or home day care provider, you’re motivated by idealism, a desire to help children succeed, dedication to your chosen career, and a love of learning. You work hard, far beyond your...

Article Twenty-Two — Complaint and Grievance Procedure

A. Policy It is the policy of the Board to encourage discussion on an informal basis between a supervisor and an employee of any employee complaint. Such discussion should be held with a view to reaching an understanding which will dispose of the...