Co-teachers must collaboratively plan, prepare and facilitate lessons, activities and projects, so they must be given regular common-planning time during the workday. According to the 2023 contract, ​​schools with professional activity periods will...

UFT functional chapter members--such as a school counselor, a social worker or school secretary, for example--can find information tailored to their chapter's specific needs on the UFT website. Around 40 functional chapters have their own sections of...

On October 2, 2005 the following understanding was reached regarding probable cause hearings: The UFT will conduct a meeting of lawyers who represent UFT members at 3020-a proceedings to inform them about the new procedures regarding offenses...

On October 2, 2005 the following understanding was reached regarding probable cause hearings: The UFT will conduct a meeting of lawyers who represent UFT members at 3020-a proceedings to inform them about the new procedures regarding offenses...

On October 2, 2005 the following understanding was reached regarding probable cause hearings: The UFT will conduct a meeting of lawyers who represent UFT members at 3020-a proceedings to inform them about the new procedures regarding offenses...

The UFT is committed to strengthening our communities, our profession and the lives of our members and our students.

Here are some tips and recommendations from fellow chapter leaders about communicating with your members.

Nearly two dozen UFT members participated in the union-sponsored CaringKind Alzheimer’s Walk on Oct. 10 in Central Park.

UFT members and their families who participated in the the the union's eighth annual 5K family run/walk on May 14 raised more than $5,000 for the UFT Disaster Relief Fund to benefit educators and their families in war-torn Ukraine.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew has won his fifth term as the union’s president. Mulgrew, the Unity Caucus candidate, received 66.3 percent of the votes counted, while his closest competitor, United For Change candidate Camille Eterno, received 33.6...

When PS 315, the East Village Community School, moves on Sept. 8 into the First Avenue building that houses PS 19, the chapter leaders for the two Manhattan schools can take a bow for their work in ensuring a smooth merger that meets the needs of...

As the pandemic subsides, the Retired Teachers Chapter’s Brooklyn section, like other sections, is welcoming retired members back for line dancing, crocheting, seed beading and other in-person classes while it continues to offer remote classes, too.

About 300 students from 18 middle schools came together at UFT headquarters to watch plays, role-play and discuss their experiences with bullying.

Elizabeth Tremberger, a retired Bronx science teacher, was looking for a way to serve her community after retirement. She found it in a local food pantry, where she orders and hands out food to those in need.

No matter where you are in your career, the UFT is committed to helping you learn and grow. Learn about the hundreds of high-quality courses and workshops the union offers throughout the year.

Some 150 students living in temporary housing received coats and other winter gear at the UFT's annual Thanksgiving luncheon and coat drive, organized by the UFT Middle Schools Division.


UFT President Michael Mulgrew oversaw a panel of UFT Teacher Center literacy district coaches who discussed the progress and pitfalls of Phase 1 of the rollout of new phonics-based literacy curricula in 15 New York City districts.

Hundreds of families packed the schoolyard at PS 21 on Staten Island for the UFT's third annual back-to-school backpack giveaway, where children received needed backpacks and school supplies, served alongside food and fun.

As of Aug. 6, the DOE had hired more than 2,300 educators for the 3,700 open positions for class size reduction — about 62% of the need. The progress is significant, but the UFT notes that with hiring shortages throughout the city school system, the...

The Department of Education’s Open Market Transfer System gives UFT members the opportunity to transfer to a different school.

At the June 11 Delegate Assembly, UFT President Michael Mulgrew indicated that the union was leaning toward not making an endorsement in the Democratic primary for mayor.
“There is no clear consensus among the membership,” he said. “It’s one of the...

The Delegate Assembly by an 83 percent vote has endorsed UFT Assistant Treasurer Tom Brown for reelection as a teacher-member of the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System Board. The election by in-service TRS members takes place May 13 at New...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony on the impact of rising health care costs on patients and families before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means.

Middle school teacher Rachele Domond and paraprofessional Daquan Harris of the Catherine and Count Basie Magnet School for Multimedia and Performing Arts, in Jamaica, Queens, took on the roles of choreographers and proudly watched their middle school...

With respect to matters not covered by this Agreement which are proper subjects for collective bargaining, the Board agrees that it will make no changes without appropriate prior consultation and negotiation with the Union. The Board will continue...

With respect to matters not covered by this Agreement which are proper subjects for collective bargaining, the Board agrees that it will make no changes without appropriate prior consultation and negotiation with the Union. The Board will continue...

On October 2, 2005 the following understanding was reached regarding probable cause hearings: The UFT will conduct a meeting of lawyers who represent UFT members at Education Law §3020-a proceedings to inform them about the new procedures regarding...

With respect to matters not covered by this Agreement which are proper subjects for collective bargaining, the Board agrees that it will make no changes without appropriate prior consultation and negotiation with the Union. The Board will continue...

September 10, 1972 Mr. Albert Shanker United Federation of Teachers 260 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010 Dear Mr. Shanker: This is to confirm the understanding reached during negotiations for the 1972-75 agreement concerning licensed...

The Union agrees to maintain its eligibility to represent all employees by continuing to admit persons to membership without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicapping...

With respect to matters not covered by this Agreement which are proper subjects for collective bargaining, the Board agrees that it will make no changes without appropriate prior consultation and negotiation with the Chapter. The Board will continue...

Wherever the term “Board” is used in the Agreement it shall mean the City Board, it being understood, nevertheless, that this contract is binding on all community school districts in accordance with Section 2590 of the Education Law. Wherever the...

UFT members’ dues pay for the full array of services that your union provides to support you and your career — everything from professional support services and development to help you be better at your job to negotiating and enforcing the contract...

Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza issued guidance from the DOE to schools about March parent-teacher conferences.