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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.
Boost to short-term disability benefit
In-service members enrolled in the UFT Welfare Fund gained two benefit improvements in November: an increase in the weekly short-term disability benefit and more coverage of a special formula for newborns and others with nutrition-intake deficiencies...
Program descriptions
The UFT Course Program, in collaboration with many colleges and universities, offers master's degree and certificate programs, graduate general and special education courses, liberal arts courses, undergraduate courses, mandated and educational...
Francine Skye Morales Lentini
I loved my common-law husband very much. His name was John Andreacchio.
Enrolling and updating
Learn how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund or update your coverage as your family changes.
Resolution in support of protecting NYC public students from ICE detention
The UFT will use its resources, advocacy and voice to support the return of these students to their schools and continue to work with partners to ensure that New York City remains a sanctuary city.
In support of caring and sharing
Caring for people in need and promoting equity were top of mind in the five resolutions UFT delegates approved at the Delegate Assembly on Nov. 19, including support for disaster relief in Jamaica and LGBTQIA+ rights.
Language, Culture and Learning for English Language Learners (Sunday Sessions)
The course will examine cultural and language development factors that impact the achievement of students learning English as a new language. Participants will explore research-based pedagogical practices that can be used to design instruction that meets the needs of English Language Learners. Special emphasis will be placed on student empowerment and agency through inclusive environments and assessments. Participants will be required to complete a paper, midterm quiz and final project.
I'm nearing the end of my career and considering when to retire. What are my next steps to pursue retirement?
First, attend a UFT pension clinic. It's a mini-course on your retirement benefits. For upcoming clinics, see: https://www.uft.org/your-benefits/pension/pension-clinics. Then, make an appointment for a preliminary pension consult. At this private...
UFT calls on mayor to restore weekly COVID testing
UFT President Michael Mulgrew called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to restore weekly COVID testing in schools.
Physical well-being
When it comes to being your best self, taking care of your physical health is one of the best ways to ensure your mental well-being.
Mulgrew on the first day of school
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the reopening of elementary schools and the uptick in positive coronavirus cases in the city.
Update on DOE and TRS data breach
The DOE recently notified the approximately 130,000 in-service UFT members and 36,000 former employees whose confidential information might have been exposed in a large data breach in June.
The trouble with charter schools
I attended my first UFT Lobby Day on March 13, and it was quite the experience. Our District 75 group, alongside members from District 79, met with a politician’s aide. We let him know our thoughts regarding charter schools, among other topics. I...
Voice of UFT DAs, Rashid Ali Mathus, dies
Rashid Ali Mathus, known to UFT members and delegates for his work moderating the union’s Town Hall and Delegate Assembly meetings, died on May 7, 2022, at age 40.
Back in person in the Bronx
After providing online courses only during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UFT’s Si Beagle Learning Center in the Bronx welcomed retirees in the Bronx section back into the building this spring for a limited number of in-person classes.
Resolution in support of just, respectful and safe public safety practices for all
The United Federation of Teachers condemns all forms of police violence, particularly against Black individuals, and we encourage ongoing education and dialogue within our schools and communities to raise awareness about the impact of police violence...
Never forget
The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center 20 years ago left an indelible mark on the educators and students who were in New York City on Sept. 11 — especially those in lower Manhattan.
What is the process I need to take to resign from the DOE?
If you are considering resigning from the DOE, we strongly suggest contacting the union at 212-331-6311 to speak with a representative about your options. Resignation Provide an official letter (as a PDF or Word doc attachment) with your effective...
Article Eight — Salaries and Rates of Pay
The following salary adjustments are agreed to for the Employees covered by this Agreement: A. Salary Increases Effective July 1, 2008 each incumbent Employee (including Employees on leave who return to work) who was on payroll as July 1, 2008 shall...
Article Thirteen — Layoff and Recall
A. Layoff In the event of layoff of employees in the bargaining unit because of a city-wide lack of work, the employee with the least seniority shall be selected for layoff except that an employee who would otherwise be laid off on the basis of...
Next steps on class size
The UFT's new class size committee is mounting a member-driven campaign to educate school communities about the state law that limits class sizes, share success stories and provide school chapters with steps they can take to move the process forward.
UFT presses city to pay up
At an Oct. 3 press conference on the steps of City Hall, UFT President Michael Mulgrew and UFT Family Child Care Providers Chapter Leader Tammie Miller demanded that the city pay 47 child care providers who lost out on two months’ payments after the...
Courses & Training
The Provider Professional Education Program (PPEP) offers early childhood providers and teachers engaging learning opportunities, regulatory-compliant training and CTLE-earning professional development.
UFT calls on New York City Department of Education to reimburse employees on time
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew called on the city Department of Education to reimburse employees on time for tuition and mileage costs.
Federation of Nurses/UFT Win 14% Increase With Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health
Members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT ratified a new contract Friday night that raises nurses' salaries at Staten Island University Hospital- South (SIUHS) by a compounded 14 percent, protects their premium-free healthcare and requires the hospital...
Provider Wellness: Program Basics
What is Provider Wellness? Provider Wellness is an initiative funded by the NYS Department of Health and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and designed and operated in the five boroughs of New York City by the UFT whose purpose is to improve...
Outreach sections
Retiree services and programs are available not only in the New York tri-state area, but to members in chapter sections in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Providers OCFS Health and Safety Training
Register to attend OCFS Health and Safety Training for providers. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services requires that all new family or group child care providers complete a 15-hour state-approved training course before becoming a licensed child care provider. Participants must attend all three sessions of the course in the same cohort to receive certification. This training is NOT for informal providers.
Testimony on changes in the DOE's COVID-19 protocols and implementation of the vaccine mandate
UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding changes in the DOE's COVID-19 protocols and implementation of the vaccine mandate.
Testimony on the installation of solar systems and battery storage in city buildings and schools
UFT Vice President Rich Mantell submitted testimony before the New York City Council Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts Committee’s oversight hearing on the installation of solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage capacity on...
Article Nine — Safety and Health
A. Assistance in Assault Cases The principal shall report as soon as possible but within 24 hours to the Office of Legal Services, to the Chief Executive of School Safety and Planning and to the Victim Support Program that an assault upon an employee...
Involving and communicating with your membership
To be an effective chapter leader, you must regularly communicate with the members of your chapter. Remember, you are an important conduit of information from the union to its members as well as from your members back to the union.
Bloodborne pathogens
Under persistent pressure and legal threats from the UFT, the Department of Education has finally complied with the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that calls for employers to take specific measures to prevent or reduce worker...