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2023 contract gives educators more money and say
Three-quarters of the UFT members who cast ballots ratified a new contract that raises members’ salaries by 17.58% to 20.42% when compounded and gives educators more say over how and where they spend their out-of-classroom time. The agreement marked...
Summer Rising resources for paraprofessionals
These resources for paraprofessionals working in the 2022 Summer Rising program outline protocol for working with students with disabilities.
Contract 2023: Health & safety
In recognition of the importance of employee health and safety, the DOE agrees to provide the appropriate recognized standards of workplace sanitation, cleanliness, light and noise control.
Federal workers’ contracts canceled
More than 1 million federal workers may lose their collective bargaining rights after the Trump administration canceled their contracts at the Internal Revenue Service, the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, and the Department of Energy in...
Meatpackers win contract with pensions
A new contract between the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and one of the world’s largest meat companies establishes a pension plan — the first new defined-benefit retirement fund in the industry since 1986.
Lead Teacher Assistant Q&A
The Lead Teacher Assistant is a true assistant to a teacher and not be solely driven by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of a student with disabilities. This Q&A answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the new Lead Teacher...
Contract 2023: Time, the workday and remote work
Educators have more autonomy to decide when and how to do their out-of-classroom work. Read more details.
Money included in the new contract
The DOE-UFT contract, ratified on July 10, includes a ratification bonus and new annual retention bonuses in addition to regular across-the-board wage increases. It also boosts reimbursement payments for medical expenses related to an injury on the...
Certification for new teachers and paraprofessionals
Over the past decade, state certification requirements have changed several times and will continue to change as new state regulations are put in place. To help members find their way, the union has a team of UFT consultants and educational liaisons.
Article 8C of the teachers' contract
Article 8C of the teachers' contract is about the need for the principal to involve the chapter leader and chapter committee in decisions on school budget allocations.
Paraprofessionals worth their weight in gold
UFT members comment on everything from the value of paraprofessionals to teachers' need for cellphones.
Contract 2023 FAQ: Leaves
Get answers to your questions about leaves under the new proposed contract.
Mulgrew: We’ll pressure city for fair contract
UFT President Michael Mulgrew scoffed at Mayor Adams' claim that the city is "almost broke," and said the union's main focus this year would be to negotiate a fair contract for DOE-employed members.
Contract 2023: Teacher programs
See changes to teacher programs for elementary school and special education teachers.
UFT Rallies for a Fair Contract
Educators will rally for a Fair Contract after school in all five boroughs of New York City on Wednesday, May 24.
Can paraprofessionals join the retirement system?
Yes. The Paraprofessional Bill was signed by the Governor on Oct. 29, 2021, and paraprofessionals in the following titles are now automatically members of TRS: Auxiliary Trainer; Bilingual Professional Assistant; Educational Assistant; Educational...
Revised nurses contract on Staten Island
The Federation of Nurses/UFT members at Staten Island University Hospital-South ratified a revised contract with Northwell Health that increases wages and steps and puts them on par with nurses at other unions that have negotiated contracts in the...
Paraprofessionals take stand at City Council
Low salaries for New York City public schools’ paraprofessionals have led to thousands of vacancies, unserved students and personal financial crises, UFT members said at a March 9 City Council hearing on legislation for an annual $10,000...
Do Paraprofessionals do Lunch Duty?
In accordance with recent amendments to NYSED regulations, IEP teams must make certain considerations before determining that a student requires an IEP-assigned paraprofessional, and the student’s IEP must reflect those considerations in the relevant...
We must help NYC’s paraprofessionals
There are 26,000 paraprofessionals who work in New York City’s public schools. Their work keeps the schools functioning, but their pay does not reflect their impact and value. UFT President Michael Mulgrew writes that we can change this situation...
DOE Payroll Memorandum: Paraprofessionals' service hours visible on paystubs
Paraprofessionals will now be able to view the services hours for which they were paid when reviewing their paystubs on the DOE Payroll Portal.
What is the LEAP to teacher program for paraprofessionals?
The LEAP to Teacher Program is offered by the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies in collaboration with the UFT and participating colleges in all five boroughs. The LEAP to Teacher program helps place UFT paraprofessionals at participating...
Contract 2023 FAQ: Other issues
Get additional answers to concerns regarding the new proposed contract.
VNS Health nurses OK contract
Federation of Nurses/UFT members who are licensed practical nurses with VNS Health overwhelmingly ratified a contract on Jan. 27 that provides a 7.5% increase in base pay over two years while establishing the employer’s contractual obligation to...
Brooklyn Paraprofessionals Workers' Compensation Workshop
Brooklyn paraprofessionals are invited to register for a workers' compensation workshop with UFT Safety and Health Program coordinator Junior Linton. Learn about the proper protocols and procedures related to workers' compensation. Don't miss out on this informative workshop.
Contract gets action on class size
Just two of this school year’s grievances over excessive class sizes citywide remained unresolved by Thanksgiving — thanks to a powerful provision in the 2018 Department of Education-UFT contract.
Casino workers reach contract deal
More than 4,000 hotel and casino workers on the Las Vegas Strip reached a tentative contract with the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the latest in a string of recent union victories for over 40,000 hospitality workers on the Strip.
Contract 2023 FAQ: Pay increases
Get answers to questions about pay increases that are part of the proposed contract.
Outstanding Paraprofessional Award Winners — 2023
View the winners of the Outstanding Paraprofessional Awards at the 2023 Parafest.
400-member contract team to be formed
UFT President Michael Mulgrew told delegates at the Delegate Assembly on Nov. 17 that the union plans to seek extensive member input to help shape priorities for upcoming negotiations on the next contract and health care.
Paraprofessionals Service Program brochure
A free and confidential information and referral service for UFT paraprofessionals seeking social service assistance and professional counseling.
Educational Paraprofessional Leave Application
Educational paraprofessionals should use this form for initial requests for leaves of absence as well as requests for extensions. Requests for extensions must be submitted prior to the date of expiration of the current leave.