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Raising our voices for special education
UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese writes that our special education teachers, paraprofessionals and related service providers do incredible work supporting children with IEPs, but the DOE too often has not fulfilled its part.
Survey to inform contract goals
More than 32,000 UFT members responded to an online survey commissioned by the UFT to gauge their primary bargaining goals as the union prepares to negotiate with Mayor Eric Adams and the DOE on a contract to replace the one set to expire in...
Obtaining required CTLE credits
The New York State Board of Regents requires certain teachers and paraprofessionals to collect and track professional learning credits called CTLE hours to maintain their state certifications. The following Q&A will help you learn more about these...
Oversize classes down, thanks to new procedures in teachers' contract
A new procedure negotiated by the United Federation of Teachers has led to a dramatic decrease in the number of oversize classes in the schools.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew wins reelection
Michael Mulgrew, the UFT president since July 2009, was reelected to the position for the sixth time in May, receiving 54% of the votes. The independent Global Election Services, which conducted the election for the first time, announced the...
Comptroller's SESIS Audit
Comptroller John Liu's report on the audit of SESIS.
Bingo Night for COPE awareness
More than three dozen UFT members turned out for fun and games at Bingo Night at the union’s Queens borough office on Nov. 22 to raise awareness of COPE, the union’s political action arm.
Contract’s next pay increase comes on Jan. 18
The next 3% pay increase from our 2023 contract is scheduled to take effect on Thursday, Jan. 18.
Application for seniority credit for prior paraprofessional service - DOE form
This form is to be used to receive seniority credit for prior paraprofessional service by pedagogical personnel who have received a regular appointment.
UFT members overwhelmingly approve new contract
UFT members have ratified a new contract by a margin of 74.6%. The more than 95,000 votes cast was the largest in UFT history.
UFT Releases Survey Results During Week of Action for a Fair Contract
Educators at hundreds of New York City public schools are holding contract actions today as results from a recent survey is released that show how DOE policies and the lack of educator autonomy stand in the way of teaching and learning.
Application for Layoff Seniority Credit for Prior Paraprofessional Service
This application form is to be used only by pedagogical personnel who have received a regular appointment.
Candidate statement - ARISE
Candidate statement from ARISE, UFT Elections 2025
Better tool to assure special ed compliance
The new contract establishes school-based Special Education Committees and annual training of all staff on special education rules and regulations. Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese writes that these new rights will empower members...
Kudos to Amanda Dutton, PS 134, Manhattan
Amanda Dutton, the chapter leader at PS 134 in Manhattan, has stood up again and again for students with disabilities and the UFT members who work with those students at her school.
Right from the start
Transition strategies for developing a strong preK-3 continuum. An AFT publication.
UFT Certification of Results Contract Ratified 2023
Pursuant to a letter of agreement dated June 7, 2023, and signed by David Hickey of the United Federation of Teachers, hereinafter referred to as “UFT”, the American Arbitration Association, hereinafter referred to as the “Administrator”, agreed to...
Article Seven — Programs, Assignments and Teaching Conditions in Schools and Programs
High Schools back to top Program Preference No later than 60 days before the end of the term, program preference sheets should be distributed to all teachers. Where advisable and feasible, preferences with respect to sub-paragraphs a through g below...
Joint Guidance on the Application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) And the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) To Student Health Records
The purpose of this guidance is to explain the relationship between the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, and to address apparent confusion on...
Viral Hepatitis
The United Federation of Teachers prepared this pamphlet to answer questions asked by school staff who are concerned about catching hepatitis from their students or fellow staff members.
Paperwork and Operational Resolution Process Presentation 2023
In the 2014 UFT contract, the DOE and UFT established System-wide Standards and a process to resolve concerns regarding excessive paperwork. Successful UFT and DOE collaboration with the Paperwork Standards were the basis for expanding this process...
Occasional Per Diem Secretary's Handbook
The work you do as an occasional per diem substitute secretary is very important to students, faculty and colleagues. But despite the key role you play, you might find the process of actually getting a job to be complicated and often frustrating. Don...
Past-due payments
One of an employer’s most basic obligations is to pay its employees in a timely fashion. Yet over and over again, the city Department of Education falls short in this regard.
Article Eleven — Leaves
A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leaves Regular school secretaries reinstated after retirement will be credited with the cumulative reserves remaining to their credit upon retirement and such reserves as they accumulated as regular substitutes...
Red Apple Welfare Fund Guide - retired members
View or download the Red Apple guide to UFT Welfare Fund health benefits for retired members and their families.