Search
Search
Q&A on Excessing
Recommended
Excessing is the process of reducing staff in a particular school or office when the number of available positions in a title or license area in that school is lower than the number of people in the school who require an assignment in that title or...
Frequently Asked Questions - Teachers Assigned
Here are some frequently asked questions for Teachers Assigned.
City and DOE appeal education budget ruling
The city and its Department of Education (DOE) have appealed an Aug. 5 court ruling that invalidated the City Council’s vote on the education portion of the 2022-23 budget, while the Council considers legal options to restore the funding cuts.
Article Ten — Leaves
A. Cumulative Absence Reserves and Sick Leave Employees on regular appointment reinstated after retirement will be credited with the cumulative reserves remaining to their credit upon retirement and such reserves as they accumulated as regular...
Article Seven — Hours
A. Workday The regular workday of school-based nurses and therapists is six hours and twenty-five minutes per day exclusive of an unpaid lunch period of thirty minutes.In single session schools, the day will start no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and end no...
Article Ten — Substitute Coverage
Where the Board is legally required to provide coverage for mandated paraprofessional services to children in special education programs, paraprofessionals employed to provide such coverage shall serve under the following conditions: No fewer than...
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.
Federation of Nurses/UFT Professional Issues Conference
Hundreds of Federation of Nurses/UFT members gathered on Nov. 18 at union headquarters for their annual Professional Issues Conference to delve into some of their key concerns and honor colleagues who have helped improve working conditions.
‘Building their brains’
A social worker and an instructional coordinator from the city DOE's Division of Early Childhood Education provide crucial support to 3K and pre-K teachers at PS 7 in East Harlem.
NYSUT member benefits
Check out these NYSUT discounts for UFT members on insurance, financial services, books, computers and more.
Prescription drugs
All eligible in-service UFT members and their dependents have prescription drug coverage through the UFT Welfare Fund. There are no waiting periods for this coverage.
Mold
Mold is in the news. People are talking about its potential health and economic impact. But what are the real risks and issues?
Spring break 2020
The UFT’s fight with the DOE over compensation for members who worked over the 2020 spring break ended in January when an independent arbitrator ruled that UFT members will receive one vacation day for each day they worked during what should have...
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder of the hand (caused by swollen tendons in the wrist) resulting from repetitious, forceful motion of the hands and wrists.
Article Five — Licensure and Appointment
A. Regularized Licensure The Board of Education shall provide for the regular licensure of guidance counselor personnel consistent with the needs of the instructional program and subject to applicable law and the by-laws of the Board of Education...
Net-zero energy
Students learn how to combat climate change at eco-friendly, solar energy-powered school on Staten Island that has become a model for the Carbon Free and Healthy Schools campaign.
Advance FAQ
See answers to frequently asked questions about the Advance evaluation system in this DOE FAQ.
Article Three — Salaries and Benefits
A. Salaries and Differentials The salaries and differentials of employees covered by this agreement, and the eligibility requirements therefor, shall be as follows: Salary Schedules IIc The following salary schedules shall apply to those employed in...
Article Three — Salaries and Benefits of Psychologists and Social Workers
A. Salaries and Differentials The salaries and differentials of psychologists and social workers covered by this Agreement, and the eligibility requirements therefor, shall be as follows: Salary Schedules The following salary schedules shall apply to...
Article Three — Salaries and Benefits of Day School Counselors
A. Salaries and Differentials Salary Schedules The salaries and differentials of day school counselors, and the eligibility requirements therefor, shall be as follows: Effective May 19, 2008 Step VIh VIh2 1A $51,186 $57,170 1B $51,186 $57,170 2A $54...
Article Five — Licensure, Assignment and Appointment
A. Regularized Licensure The Board of Education shall provide for the regular licensure of attendance teacher personnel consistent with the needs of the instructional program and subject to applicable law and the by-laws of the Board of Education...
Candidate statement - ARISE
Candidate statement from ARISE, UFT Elections 2025
Summary comparison of health plans
Summary comparison of health plans. This chart is for employees and those retirees not eligible for Medicare.
New Member Handbook
With topics ranging from your salary to your professional growth to where to go for help, this handbook will provide answers to many of your questions, information about enhancing your professional and economical status, and help in making sense of...
Toxic Substances and Trash in Our Environment
This unit will provide information concerning toxic substances and trash in our environment. Students will learn about the effects of pesticides, acid rain, PCBs and trash on wildlife and people.
Tenure
Under New York State law, appointed educators achieve tenure after completing a probationary period.
Article Three — Salaries And Benefits
A. Salaries and Differentials The salaries and differentials of employees serving in non-extended time schools covered by this agreement, and the eligibility requirements therefor, shall be as follows: All regularly appointed school secretaries will...