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Kudos to Thomas Rosa, PS 751, Manhattan
It’s essential for parents of children with disabilities to understand the process of obtaining an Individualized Education Program that meets their child’s needs. That’s why Thomas Rosa, the chapter leader at PS 751, the Manhattan School for Career...
UFT members say, ‘No kings’
Joining more than 7 million protesters nationwide, more than 200 UFT members marched up Sixth Avenue alongside members from other New York City unions as part of the No Kings March in Manhattan on Oct. 18.
Article Thirty — Notice-Legislative Action
The following Article is required by the Public Employee’s Fair Employment Act, as amended by Section 204a, approved March 10, 1969. It is agreed by and between the parties that any provision of this Agreement requiring legislative action to permit...
Article Twenty-Two — Conformity to Law-Saving Clause
A. If any provision of this Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, then such provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced, except to the extent permitted by law and any substitute action shall be subject to appropriate...
Article Twenty-Five — Notice-Legislative Action
The following article is required by the Public Employees' Fair Employment Act, as amended by Section 204a, approved March 10, 1969. It is agreed by and between the parties that any provision of this agreement requiring legislative action to permit...
Article Twenty-Five — Conformity to Law-Saving Clause
If any provision of this agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, then such provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced, except to the extent permitted by law and any substitute action shall be subject to appropriate...
Article Twenty-Eight — Notice-Legislative Action
The following article is required by the Public Employees' Fair Employment Act, as amended by Section 204a, approved March 10, 1969: It is agreed by and between the parties that any provision of this Agreement requiring legislative action to permit...
Article Twenty-Five — No-Strike Pledge
A. If any provision of this Agreement is or shall at any time be contrary to law, then such provision shall not be applicable or performed or enforced, except to the extent permitted by law and any substitute action shall be subject to appropriate...
Article Twenty-Eight — Copy of Agreement
The following article is required by the Public Employees' Fair Employment Act, as amended by Section 204a, approved March 10, 1969: It is agreed by and between the parties that any provision of this Agreement requiring legislative action to permit...
Article Twenty-Eight — No-Strike Pledge
The Union and the Board recognize that strikes and other forms of work stoppages by teachers are contrary to law and public policy. The Union and the Board subscribe to the principle that differences shall be resolved by peaceful and appropriate...
Article Thirteen — Legislative Action
The following Article is required by the Public Employee’s Fair Employment Act, as amended by Section 204a, approved March 10, 1969. It is agreed by and between the parties that any provision of this Agreement requiring legislative action to permit...
Article Twenty-Eight — Joint Committees
The Board and the Union shall establish a joint labor-management committee which shall meet on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss matters of mutual concern. Agenda items for such meetings shall be submitted in advance. The Board and the Union...
Article Twenty-One — No-Strike Pledge
The Union and the Board recognize that strikes and other forms of work stoppages by attendance teachers are contrary to law and public policy. The Union and the Board subscribe to the principle that differences shall be resolved by peaceful and...
Article Twenty-Three — No-Strike Pledge
The Union and the Board recognize that strikes and other forms of work stoppages by attendance teachers are contrary to law and public policy. The Union and the Board subscribe to the principle that differences shall be resolved by peaceful and...
Article Twenty-Six — No-Strike Pledge
The Union and the Board recognize that strikes and other forms of work stoppages by counselors are contrary to law and public policy. The Union and the Board subscribe to the principle that differences shall be resolved by peaceful and appropriate...
Teachers sue to halt Adams budget cuts to education
The United Federation of Teachers, joined by individual teachers, filed suit in Manhattan State Supreme Court to stop the Adams administration from cutting as much as $2 billion from city schools.
Resolution strengthening our commitment to lower class size and hold the NYC DOE accountable for enforcement of class size reduction
We have a City Council that is considering passing a once-in-a-generation bill that would make physical space per student into administrative code, to make it the city’s responsibility to give each child the physical space they deserve to remain safe...
How to vote in the June 23 primary election
To make sure New Yorkers stay safe during the upcoming June 23 primary while encouraging participation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently ordered changes to the voting process. To check the spread of the coronavirus, all registered voters may apply for an...
Article Twelve — Special Complaints
It is the declared objective of the parties to encourage the prompt and informal resolution of special complaints not covered by the Grievance Procedure and to dispose of such complaints as they arise and to provide recourse to orderly procedures for...
Middle Schools Conference
More than 70 educators gathered at union headquarters for the union’s Middle Schools Conference, gaining professional development and key insights on meeting the challenge of supporting students at a uniquely challenging age.
SBO sample ballots: High schools
See sample SBO ballots for single and multi-session high schools, including 6-12 and 9-12 schools.
Does my school have to provide me with classroom/instructional supplies and materials?
Yes, it must. Under the DOE-UFT contract, it is your school’s obligation to provide you with “appropriate and sufficient basic instructional supplies and books,” including textbooks, paper, assessment materials, chalk, microscopes and math...
Appendix B — Grievance Form Step One Grievance
School: District: Name of Grievant: Title (teacher, school secretary, etc): File Number: Date Grievance Occurred: Set forth specifically the act or condition and the grounds on which the grievance is based: Specific contractual article and section...
Appendix A — Grievance Forms
STEP 1 GRIEVANCE School:_____________________________________________________________________ Name of Grievant_____________________________________________________________ Title: (teacher, attendance teachers, etc.:)__________________________________...
Article Nine — Procedures for Handling Special Behavior Problems
The Board agrees that the procedures and policies concerning the problem of disruptive children, embodied in the Special Circular which is reproduced in Appendix B following this Agreement, will not be changed during the term of this Agreement...
History of the Scholarship
Our scholarship program, which began in 1969, was renamed in Albert Shanker’s memory in 1997. He was the New York City teacher who became president of both this union and our national affiliate, the American Federation of Teachers. More than anyone...
Kudos to Amy Craine, District 31 Pre-K Centers, Staten Island
UFT members at the six sites that make up District 31 Pre-K Centers on Staten Island are no longer staying silent in the face of mistreatment from their principal, thanks to Chapter Leader Amy Craine.
Per diem service
Per diem service refers to pedagogic personnel serving on a day to day basis in a school and/or any of its programs.
Suzanne Rettig
Suzanne Rettig was a UFT member for 10 years, most recently as a paraprofessional working in special education.
Reynaldo Beltre
Reynaldo Beltre was a UFT member for 10 years and a dedicated paraprofessional at the Business of Sports School in Manhattan.
Perdita Harrington
Perdita Harrington was a UFT member for 18 years, most recently as a paraprofessional at PS 308 in Brooklyn.
I am an occupational therapist/physical therapist. What are my retention rights for taking a leave? Do I have the right to return to my school after my leave is over?
As a result of the 2018 DOE-UFT contract, occupational therapists/physical therapists on a leave have the right to return to their school if the leave is for one year or less. A therapist on a leave should reach out to their supervisor at some point...
Negotiating committee meets
The UFT’s 500-member negotiating committee convened on March 30 to lay the groundwork for talks with the city and the Department of Education on a new wage contract to replace the agreement that will expire on Sept. 13.
Article Six — Professional Support
The parties recognize the importance of providing day-to-day substitute teachers with the facilities, supplies and support they need in order to carry out their responsibilities in the most professional and effective manner. Teachers should have the...
‘An intolerable burden’
The UFT is fighting to preserve the "unicorn" status of premium-free health care for New York City public school educators, even as most public and private sector employees have to pay hefty premiums.