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The Centrally Funded Intervention Teacher is a centrally funded learning specialist. Learn more about this position and the role these educators play for students with disabilities.
Contract ratified by wide margin
The union’s new contract with the city Department of Education was ratified with 75 percent of the vote, the union announced on July 10. The more than 95,000 UFT members who cast ballots was the largest in UFT history.
Feeding the soul in retirement
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.
Retirees rally for unionists
The RTC's Labor Solidarity Project offers retirees an outlet to practice their union activism, proudly standing with striking nurses and with other causes.
SI educators save 2nd-grader’s life
School social worker Shirley Gavidia and 2nd-grade teachers Eva Cerverizzo and Carolyn Sullivan of PS 10 on Staten Island are credited for saving the life of a 2nd-grader who became unconscious earlier this school year.
Educators take a breath
Two-hundred educators and their families gathered in Queens for a day of wellness and fun. They heard from MindUp CEO and founder Goldie Hawn and took part in activities and workshops to nurture their mental and physical health.
Kudos to Melissa Wall, IS 109, Queens
The efforts of Chapter Leader Melissa Wall of IS 109 in Queens Village saved five teachers from being excessed — and preserved the school's already approved plan to reduce class sizes in its 6th-grade classes.
Teaching civics in every classroom
New York City’s Civics for All initiative, started in 2018, provides project-based and culturally responsive civics programs that prepare students to participate in democracy and become positive forces for change.
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...
Appendix C — False Accusations
Randi Weingarten President United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY 10002 Dear Ms Weingarten, Notwithstanding any provision of the Teacher CBA (and corresponding provisions in other UFT contracts) to the contrary, the parties agree that...
RTC General Membership Meeting
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
RTC General Membership Meeting
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
RTC General Membership Meeting
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
RTC General Membership Meeting
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
RTC General Membership Meeting
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
RTC General Membership Meeting
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
RTC General Membership Meeting
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
If eligible to receive the "Hard to Staff" (HTS) salary differential, what requirements are necessary to keep receiving the differential?
If a teacher or other pedagogue earning a hard-to-staff salary differential is rated Ineffective or Unsatisfactory after the completion of their first school year, and they remain in an eligible position, the differential shall be frozen for the...
Salary
Access UFT salary schedules for teachers and all other UFT-represented roles. Learn about salary steps, differentials, and longevity increases.
Many happy (tax) returns and other helpful acts by former counselor
While many people were in the midst of holiday preparations or celebrations on Dec. 23, UFT retiree Theresa Hambel was taking a course on changes to federal tax law. It was part one of her annual training as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program...
Salary, steps and differentials
In addition to the regular pay increases negotiated in each contract, UFT-represented teachers and other pedagogues receive differentials, step payments and longevity increases based on their level of education and years of service.
Salary, steps and longevity
In addition to the regular pay increases negotiated in each DOE-UFT contract, UFT-represented teachers and other pedagogues receive differentials, step payments and longevity increases based on their level of education and years of service.
UFT Veterans Committee welcomes retirees
UFT retirees are welcome to join the UFT Veterans Committee.
The committee advocates on behalf of UFT members who serve or have served in the nation’s armed services and shares information, programs and services available to veterans.
Botching GAMA
In September, the DOE rolled out GAMA, a new online grading, attendance and parent messaging system. The implementation has been a disaster.
How do I enroll in the retirement system?
If you are an appointed teacher, paraprofessional or other pedagogue in a city public school, the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) will send you a welcome letter explaining the online enrollment procedure. Most others, including nurses, therapists...
What is the difference between A+ credits and P credits? Can I still use P credits toward my salary differential?
A+ credits and P credits are both types of professional development credits that may be used towards teachers’ salary differentials. A+ credits are approved by a committee of UFT and DOE representatives, and are aligned with DOE educational...
Medicare Part B reimbursements
Medicare Part B 2022 reimbursements were scheduled to be distributed in mid-April 2023.
Appendix F — False Accusations
December 17, 2007 Randi Weingarten President United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY 10002 Dear Ms Weingarten, Notwithstanding any provision of the Teacher CBA (and corresponding provisions in other UFT contracts) to the contrary, the...
Job Opportunities
The UFT’s guide to job opportunities for teaching and other positions within the New York City public school system.
2026-27 RTC meetings
A listing of dates and times of the meetings of the Retired Teachers Chapter for the 2026-27 school year
Appendix G — False Accusations
Joel I. Klein Chancellor Department of Education 52 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 December 17, 2007 Randi Weingarten President United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY 10002 Dear Ms Weingarten, Notwithstanding any provision of the...
Appendix G — False Accusations
Joel I Klein Chancellor Department of Education 52 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 December 17, 2007 Randi Weingarten President United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY 10002 Dear Ms Weingarten, Notwithstanding any provision of the...
Appendix F — False Accusations
Joel I Klein Chancellor Department of Education 52 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007 December 17, 2007 Randi Weingarten President United Federation of Teachers 52 Broadway New York, NY 10002 Dear Ms Weingarten, Notwithstanding any provision of the...
Exhibit H — 1999 Letter of Agreement: Guard-Designated Areas
January 31, 1999 Lucille Swaim Coordinator of Negotiations United Federation of Teachers 260 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010 RE: 1999-2000 Collective Bargaining Agreement between VNS Home Care and United Federation of Teachers Dear Ms...