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It’s a good time to review your pension
The start of a new school year is a good opportunity to review the basics of membership in the Teachers’ Retirement System or the Board of Education Retirement System.
Per session
Throughout the school year, teachers apply for “per-session” activities that are done either before or after school, on the weekend or holidays, or during the summer. If you apply for and are accepted for such an activity, you are paid at the per...
When is it appropriate to amend an IEP after the annual review without an IEP team meeting?
In general, only minor changes in the IEP should be made without an IEP team meeting. Changes in the student’s program recommendations and changes that require the participation of the school psychologist on the IEP team cannot be made without a...
Online activity builders
Use these websites to design your own online activities for students.
IRMAA 2023 reimbursements
Medicare B 2023 IRMAA reimbursements are scheduled to be issued by October 2024. Eligible retirees must submit the IRMAA 2023 application along with required supporting documents.
Jan. 13 is the deadline to use your Teacher’s Choice funds
You should submit your receipts for Teacher's Choice purchases made between Aug. 1, 2022, and Jan. 13, 2023, along with the Teacher’s Choice Accountability Form detailing your purchases, by Jan. 17, 2023, to your payroll secretary.
Nassau "Not Back To School" Luncheon
After four years, our annual Nassau Section “Not Back to School” Luncheon is returning. Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, from noon to 3 p.m. at The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.
How can I submit documentation to the Welfare Fund online?
When you submit a Welfare Fund Enrollment or Change of Status Request online, we may require additional documentation, such as a copy of a birth certificate, copy of marriage certificate, etc., to complete the request. You can now upload and submit...
Crain's Health Pulse New York Newsletter, Aug. 25, 2023
Nurses’ union files 30 staffing complaints to DOH against NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
Videos for members
The UFT has created the following instructional videos for members on topics such as retirement, benefits, reimbursements and other helpful information.
Victim Support Program
Did you know there’s a place to turn for support — both at and away from your work site — when tragedy strikes? It’s the Victim Support Program, co-sponsored by the UFT’s Safety and Health Department and the city Department of Education.
How can I update my personal information (primary address, primary phone number, primary email) on record with the Federation of Nurses?
You can update your personal information directly on the UFT.org website. You must be a registered user on the UFT website to do so. If you haven't registered yet, see instructions on how to do so. To update your email address only, log in to the UFT...
I’m a UFT member and have made the decision to go into treatment. What does treatment look like?
Treatment varies depending on the addictive behavior being displayed. Recommendations for treatment are based on a thorough evaluation of the relationship you have with the substance(s)/behaviors you are engaging in. More intense treatment could...
A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Services for School Age Children
You know your child best. Your ideas, opinions and input are very important in mapping out the best possible education for him or her. Every child with a disability has the right to what is called a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). This...
Exercising tech options for phys ed
Digital tools can be helpful additions to physical education classes to enhance student motivation, fine-tune form, accommodate differentiation and offer choices to students.
Adapted physical education (APE) guidance: New York State overview
last updated 4/11/23
Per-session activities
Learn all the rules and know your rights with regard to "per-session" activities done outside regular classroom hours.
Open Market Transfer Plan
If you want a new opportunity, wish to work closer to home or have been placed in excess, the Open Market Transfer Plan gives you the chance to apply for a position at another school. This Q&A addresses the most commonly asked questions about the...
What rights do nursing mothers have to express breast milk while at work? What help/accommodations are available to meet their needs?
DOE employees needing to express breast milk at work have the right to a lactation space. In accordance with state labor law, updates have been made to the DOE's lactation accommodation policy. DOE employees needing to express breast milk at work...
Resolution on member engagement during contract negotiations
The UFT will continue to raise our collective voices towards achieving a fair, just and representative contract.
Injured on the Job
Teachers and other school staff injured or made sick on the job have important rights and benefits. However, in order to access these, you must follow certain procedures. The UFT is dedicated to guiding injured and ill members through the process —...
What are the first steps that pedagogues who get injured at school need to take?
You must notify your administration within 24 business hours of any accident or injury on school grounds or while on school business. Complete the DOE’s Comprehensive Injury Report and return it to your principal. Inform your chapter leader as soon...
Where Did Antisemitism Come From? Teaching the History of European Antisemitism
Earn 2 hours of CTLE credit with the UFT Teacher Center. Where did antisemitism come from? This question — often asked when students learn about the Holocaust — is as relevant today as it has ever been. The history of this phenomenon dates back more than 2,000 years, but lessons about the Holocaust often do not consider pre-20th century history. Bronx teachers and paraprofessionals are invited to a workshop designed for teachers of ELA and social studies and for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of history. Participants will leave with ready-to-use classroom resources.
Short-term disability
In-service UFT members have the protection of a short-term disability plan that can provide valuable income when personal illness renders them temporarily unable to work.
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Guidance for members on rating appeals processes
Learn how to file a rating appeal and the process for review.
Brief Chronology of the Life of Albert Shanker
Albert Shanker was born to immigrants from Czarist Russia, Morris, who delivered newspapers, and Mamie, a garment worker holding union cards in both the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union.
Teacher’s Choice is back
UFT-represented educators once again are eligible for reimbursement for some of their out-of-pocket classroom expenses through Teacher’s Choice.
Provider Wellness: Financials
Will I have to provide financial documents in order for Provider Wellness to determine what level of benefits I qualify for? No. Provider Wellness is open to all NYC-based family child care providers with at least one HRA/ACS child in care...
Teacher’s Choice stays steady
UFT-represented educators will receive roughly the same Teacher's Choice alloment as last year to reimburse them for some of their out-of-pocket expenses for supplemental instructional supplies and materials of their choice.