Beginning in March, UFT retirees can expect a partial reimbursement from the UFT Welfare Fund -- for as much as $900 for some retirees -- for the cost of an optional prescription drug rider.

After weeks of negotiations, the DOE agreed to change its position that the lack of ratings in 2019–20 should be a determining factor in the number and type of observations that teachers are required to have this school year. Any tenured teacher...

The longest relationship any of us will have is with ourselves. It’s worth putting time and energy into that relationship and celebrating yourself.

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As chapter leader, your responsibilities include the following: Holding at least six regularly scheduled chapter meetings each year. Forming a chapter consultation committee,meeting monthly with the committee and the principal, and reporting the...

An Employee who desires to become a member of the Union or an agency fee payer may execute a written authorization in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit B. Â Upon receipt of such authorization from an Employee the School will, pursuant to such...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew lauded Gov. Kathy Hochul’s state budget proposal, telling the Delegate Assembly on Jan. 19 that “the starting place for the budget is the best I have ever seen since I’ve been president.”

About 1,500 new teachers became proud new members of the UFT at the opening day of the Department of Education’s annual New Teacher Week.


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The only valid reason for amending an IEP after an annual review is to better address the student’s individual needs. Amendments must be made with the student’s best interests in mind, not for administrative or logistical reasons.

The popular Teacher’s Choice program continues this school year, with eligible UFT-represented educators receiving a reimbursement for some of the supplemental instructional supplies they buy.

The special Education compliance complaint process is used to track trends and facilitate problem-solving around special education issues.

It’s always a good idea to speak with your family about what to do in the event of a debilitating illness or death. Here is a list of topics to discuss with your family and the legal documents you should have. Let trusted family members know where...

In order to become a member of the Union, an Employee will execute a written authorization in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A. Upon receipt of such an authorization from an Employee, the Employer will, pursuant to such authorization deduct from...

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.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that high school buildings will reopen for in-person classes on Monday, March 22. High school staff with in-person assignments will report to their buildings on Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19 to set up for the...

Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance. Most employers must carry this insurance for workers who are injured or become ill because of their jobs.

Our first efforts were to demonstrate to the state elected officials that childcare providers have problems and there is strong support for forming a union. We proved this by collecting more than 6,000 union card signatures of the 32,000 child care...

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