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School safety violations and complaints
Under Article 10B of the UFT-DOE contract, you have the right to file a safety complaint over violations of the school safety plan.
How can I change my COPE contribution?
You can fill out a new COPE contribution form either online or in print and then return your completed form to your chapter leader. The most recent submitted amount will take precedence. COPE enrollment form for in-service members COPE enrollment...
Optional rider reimbursement
Each year at the beginning of March, eligible retired members receive a partial reimbursement from the UFT Welfare Fund for the cost of an optional drug rider that provides prescription coverage from their insurance carrier.
How can I contribute to COPE?
The simplest way to contribute to COPE is by signing a payroll deduction form, which pledges you to pay a specified amount of your choice each month to the COPE fund; typically members contribute at least $5 per month. You can also enroll online...
Am I able to team up with other staff members to pool funds to enable a larger purchase using our Teacher's Choice funds?
Yes, you can. If two or more program participants wish to pool all or any portion of their Teacher's Choice funds to purchase an item for a shared class or assignment, each must complete their own Teacher’s Choice accountability form. All...
Contracts & resources
Our hub for Federation of Nurses member resources includes chapter contracts, important forms, information about union dues and a collection of articles about self-care and wellness.
Provider Wellness Vision Plan (English)
With Your EmblemHealth Vision Benefits, You... Have access to one of the nation’s largest networks of independent eye doctors and national retail and regional retail providers. Can use glasses.com and contactsdirect.com as in-network providers to...
I have two children ages 24 and 28. Can I add them to my UFT Welfare Fund coverage?
Yes. Dependent children up to age 26 can be enrolled in the Welfare Fund at no cost. Use the Welfare Fund's online Update Your Information (Change of Status) form to enroll a dependent under age 26. Also, young adults ages 26-29 can be enrolled in...
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...
Chapter Leader Hub Overview
We designed the Chapter Leader Hub to provide a one-stop-shop for the documents, forms and guidance you need in your crucial work as a UFT chapter leader. The hub is packed with information specific to your school chapter and contains the forms...
Eligibility
You are eligible to be covered by the UFT Welfare Fund Benefits Plan for Retirees if all of the following criteria are met.
Use the union’s advocacy tool to help English language learners
UFT members can use the union’s English language learners complaint form to advocate for English language learners.
User guide for overtime waiver managment in DOE Payroll Portal
User guide for overtime waiver managment in DOE Payroll Portal with instructions and screenshots.
UFT COPE
Politics is union business. In hard economic times, political action is needed more than ever. Every member needs to enroll in UFT COPE.
Enrolling and updating
Learn how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund or update your coverage as your family changes.
Chancellor's Regulation A-432: Search and Seizure
This regulation sets forth the standards and procedures by which students may be searched individually and by metal detectors.
Retiree FAQ Page
We've compiled some of our most frequently-asked questions for our members looking for information about retirement and UFT retiree benefits.
Workers’ compensation
Workers’ compensation can provide valuable benefits to full- or part-time paraprofessionals, school nurses, occupational or physical therapists, administrative employees and substance abuse prevention/intervention specialists who have a work-related...
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.
Special class variances
The maximum class size for special classes and maximum chronological age ranges within these classes are specified in state regulations. The regulations permit variances from these requirements on a case-by-case basis, based on appropriate...
Quick links
Quick links to popular topics for RTC members.
Retiree benefits
Find important information about the health benefits the UFT Welfare Fund provides for its retired members.