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UFT enhances free NYC Childcare Navigator
The UFT expanded its free NYC Childcare Navigator to help city families see if they are eligible for federal WIC, SNAP, and housing benefits, as well as to find childcare that fits their needs and budgets.
City Council passes historic paraprofessional "Respect Check" legislation 49-0
The New York City Council unanimously passed the "Respect Check" legislation which will provide each NYC public school paraprofessional a $10,000 payment outside of collective bargaining in the coming school year.
UFT endorses Corey Johnson for city comptroller, Alvin Bragg for Manhattan D.A.
The Delegate Assembly of the United Federation of Teachers, the union’s highest policy-making body, today endorsed City Council Speaker Corey Johnson in the Democratic primary race for City Comptroller, and former State Deputy Attorney General Alvin...
The future of G&T
On Oct. 8, with just three months left in his term, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans to phase out the gifted-and-talented program in New York City public schools. But Eric Adams, de Blasio’s likely successor, has ideas about the program that...
Resolution to call on the Panel for Educational Policy to end high-stakes standardized testing in grades 3-5
The UFT calls on the Panel for Educational Policy to end high-stakes standardized testing in grades 3-5 so schools and teachers can focus on curriculum that promotes students’ academic performance as well as their well-being.
Celebrating 10 years of DASA training
Ten years ago, the UFT saved the jobs of 10,000 members by providing training on combating discrimination, bullying and harassment in schools The six hours of training was required by the then-new state law, the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)...
Students of NYC celebration
Over 100 students, family members and educators gathered in Shanker Hall on May 21 to celebrate Students of NYC, a UFT social media initiative highlighting the stories of middle and high school students.
UFT statement on arbitrator's decision on new Medicare Advantage program
An independent arbitrator has ordered the city to negotiate a new Medicare Advantage program with the Aetna insurance company in the next 25 days.
Jewish Heritage Committee awards dinner
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Manhattan City Council Member Julie Menin were honored at the UFT Jewish Heritage Committee's inaugural awards dinner.
Put ICE on ice
Teachers and students should be able to focus on learning, rather than on whether ICE agents are stationed nearby looking for parents and caregivers. The UFT calls on the city and Department of Education to update its policies and protocols regarding...
One big, ugly bill
President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” which the U.S. House of Representatives passed on May 22 and is now under consideration in the Senate, would spell disaster for public education and critical social services including...
Open enrollment through Oct. 13 for catastrophic major medical insurance
NYSUT recently announced a new open enrollment period for its Catastrophe Major Medical Plan that helps provide coverage for out-of-pocket medical expenses if you have a serious medical issue. New members can only enroll between Sept. 8 and Oct. 13...
DOE Withdrawal of resignation
Use this form to submit a withdrawl of your resignation to the DOE.
Dog and Cat Overpopulation
The activities in this unit will provide students with understanding concerning the selection, care, training and health of their cat or dog.
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - January 2026
Information about proctoring assignments, administrative duties and remote work.
Updated information on EmblemHealth prescriptions for retirees
EmblemHealth is changing its pharmacy benefit manager from Express Scripts to Prime Therapeutics for all its health plans, including GHI Senior Care, HIP VIP, HIP HMO or the NYCE PPO plan as of Jan. 1, 2026. Read the latest updates.
Hundreds call on Gov. Hochul to reject Trump voucher scheme
Hundreds of New Yorkers from labor, parent, education and civil rights groups urged Gov. Hochul to reject President Trump's taxpayer-funded private school voucher program.
UFT announces citywide launch of Its NYC Childcare Navigator
The UFT's NYC Childcare Navigator connects city families to thousands of childcare options and offers eligibility checks for money-saving programs, application support, and the most comprehensive directory of city providers in a free and easy-to-use...
Premium-free health care secured
Premium-free health benefits for city workers have been secured for the next five years under a new contract between the city and municipal unions establishing the NYCE PPO plan. The plan, administered jointly by EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare...
Finding ‘inspiration to fight on’
UFT members in all five boroughs and on Long Island participated in this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks on two separate Sundays in October. “We’re here to honor the survivors in our building and to call attention to this disease...
‘An intolerable burden’
The UFT is fighting to preserve the "unicorn" status of premium-free health care for New York City public school educators, even as most public and private sector employees have to pay hefty premiums.
Injuries in the line of duty
Pedagogical DOE employees who are injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Line of Duty Injury provision of the DOE-UFT contract — not workers’ compensation. The following Q&A answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Line...
Exhibit F — 2006 Letter Agreement
January 31, 2006 Lucille Swaim Federation of Nurses/UFT 52 Broadway New York, NY 10004 Re: LPN Collective Bargaining Agreement between VNSNY Home Care and United Federation of Teachers Dear Ms. Swaim: This letter will confirm in connection with the...
Resolution on domestic violence in the wake of the murder of UFT member Jeanine Cammarata
The UFT will increase awareness of domestic violence by providing materials and professional development so that members in schools are aware of the signs of domestic violence and how to respond.
Resolution for the UFT to organize a campaign to defend social security, Medicare, and Medicaid resolution
The UFT and its Retiree Chapter will develop a comprehensive organizing campaign to defend Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid by developing a rapid response network and an ‘organizers tool kit.’
Providers OCFS Health and Safety Training (Cohort #2)
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.
UFT statement on judge's health care decision
The city's new health care program can be implemented as planned, starting January 1, 2026, for 750,000 city employees, pre-Medicare retirees and their families, according to a ruling by New York State Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew on the city's need for aggressive testing and tracing
Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers, argues New York City needs to have an aggressive testing and tracing policy in place if school buildings are to re-open in even a limited way in September.
UFT Executive Board authorizes further negotiation; strike authorization vote possible tomorrow over safe reopening of schools
The Executive Board of the United Federation of Teachers Monday night unanimously approved a resolution instructing the union’s leadership to continue negotiating with the city with the intention of bringing to the union’s Delegate Assembly tomorrow...
Our missing children
How many children are missing from our schools? That’s the question the city Department of Education refuses to answer.
UFT reacts to proposed Albany legislation
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued statements in response to two pieces of legislation in Albany, one on governance of NYC public schools and one proposing to lower class sizes.