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DOE Memo: Continuation of Extended Rights and Benefits for Military Leave
This memo, dated Dec. 13, 2002, details the Department of Education's policy regarding the city's Extended Military Benefits Package.
Health & Safety for the Paraprofessional
A useful guide to help paraprofessionals in the New York City public school system keep themselves healthy and safe.
Chancellor's Memorandum #45, 1987-1988: Provisions for School Staff
Important information to supplement Article 14 of the Guidance Counselors Contract.
UFT Health & Safety training request form
The UFT Health & Safety Department offers workshops on health and safety issues on staff development days, union meetings, etc. If you would like to have one of these workshops offered to your chapter, please fill out this form and send it to the...
When we work after our contract expires but before a new one has been instituted, do we still maintain all our rights and terms of employment?
Yes. Under state law governing public employees, the terms of an expired contract stay in effect until a new agreement is reached.
I am a paraprofessional and I received a termination notice from the DOE because I have not completed all of my certification requirements. What can I do to meet these requirements before I am let go?
First, log on to your New York State Education Department TEACH account to find out what requirements you are missing. If you received a notice of termination for lack of college credits, you can apply annually between Feb. 1 and March 31 to the DOE...
DOE Checklist for Organizing Resources - CORe
The Checklist for Organizing Resources (CORe) helps school leaders and the School Implementation Team (SIT) to analyze the structure and effectiveness of their overall instructional and programming, evaluate current resources (e.g., budget, staff...
City Council legislation FAQ
We are calling on members of the New York City Council to pass legislation to give every UFT-represented paraprofessional an annual recurring payment of approximately $10,000. Get answers to your questions about this proposed legislation.
Governance 101
A comparison of the 2002 and 2009 school governance laws.
UFT Welfare Fund Summary of Benefits and Coverage
The Affordable Care Act requires group health plans to provide a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) to plan participants so they may better understand their coverage. In compliance with this law, the UFT Welfare Fund has completed an SBC...