What a thrill it was to see our event publicized in the New York Teacher newspaper! You wrote such a lovely description of our event and included great photos from two of the plays and one consisting of the group.

Over 300 UFT members from academic high schools donned formal attire to celebrate themselves and their colleagues at a prom-themed Academic High School Awards celebration on May 31.


The UFT recommends the following anti-bullying resources.

The Delegate Assembly of the UFT votes to encourage members of all titles to sign the petition to support the Respect Check legislation, alert parent associations about how parents can show support, and hold a day of action on November 13th, 2025.

The United Federation of Teachers calls upon those working to de-escalate the conflict also work to promote humanitarianism. The UFT remains committed to the founding principles of building across differences for a better world.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the revamping of the School Construction Authority in light of the state class size law.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew released a statement regarding New York City's new public-school screens and AI policy.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement regarding the New York State budget agreement.

A roomful of teachers breathes in rhythm, eyes closed, to the sound of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 - one of many music-based mindfulness techniques learned in a MindUP for Music workshop at UFT headquarters on May 16.

The UFT’s Invitational Golf Outing on Oct. 10 at Silver Lake Golf Course on Staten Island was a driving success, raising more than $82,000 for the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.

New York City has lost its bid for a Temporary Restraining Order that would have allowed the city to suspend without a hearing more than 80 teachers who have been accused — but not found guilty — of falsifying their COVID vaccination status.

I remember teaching at PS 94 in Little Neck, Queens. When we started to hear about the Twin Towers, the staff was confused, shocked and then horrified. 


If you rely on open windows for good ventilation in your classroom, you will still need to keep a few windows cracked open a few inches even though it’s getting colder.

Dick Procida, the retired longtime District 19 representative who died on May 12, is remembered as a friend and tireless mentor in a touching tribute.

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...

There are 26,000 paraprofessionals who work in New York City’s public schools. Their work keeps the schools functioning, but their pay does not reflect their impact and value. UFT President Michael Mulgrew and City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa...

You are eligible to be covered by the UFT Welfare Fund Benefits Plan for Retirees if all of the following criteria are met.

A group of high school juniors taking college-level biology at the Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School have a transformative experience working with fluorescent jellyfish proteins during a class trip to the DNA Learning Center in Brooklyn.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor regarding health insurance coverage for city employees, retirees and their dependents.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew told delegates at the Delegate Assembly on Jan. 17 that the union faces both a city and a state budget fight this spring.


The UFT Paraprofessionals Chapter launched a new RESPECT campaign at its Nov. 21 paraprofessional representatives meeting to demand that the Department of Education pay paraprofessionals more, value their work and uphold their rights.


UFT President Michael Mulgrew scoffed at Mayor Adams' claim that the city is "almost broke," and said the union's main focus this year would be to negotiate a fair contract for DOE-employed members.

Scam artists and fraudsters often prey on adults over 60, targeting their savings and good credit. UFT retirees learned tips from the city's Department of Aging to avoid being victimized.

A bilingual speech therapist who “loves to talk,” Fergie Cantos helps students at P 186, a District 75 school in the Bronx, make themselves understood.

More than 5,500 UFT members are employed by organizations other than the Department of Education. They are members of the union’s private and nonprofit chapters. Meet the leaders of those chapters.

You may reduce your probation by one to two years if you meet the criteria for these scenarios: Jarema credit: If you worked as a regular substitute under the same license and at the same school level, you can reduce your probationary period by up to...

The United Federation of Teachers endorses Diana Moreno, Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher for the Special Elections on February 3, 2026.

UFT members never fail to show up when it matters most. Here, we celebrate those who go above and beyond to truly make a difference.

Meet the members of the UFT Elementary Schools Division team.