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What is Workers’ Compensation and who is eligible for Workers’ Comp benefits?
Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance, paid for in advance by your employer, which entitles you to full medical coverage and part of your salary for job-related injuries and illnesses. You are entitled to Workers’ Compensation no matter whose...
Member Resources
See resources for members on contractual guidance and other important information for middle school UFT members.
Volunteer Opportunities
Learn about ways UFT retirees can become more active in our union and assist others with their experience and knowledge.
High school seniors may apply for Shanker scholarships
Make sure high school seniors apply for the UFT’s $5,000 Albert Shanker college scholarships. This year the application deadline is Feb. 28, 2022.
DOE staff attendance policy during remote learning period
The Department of Education on April 2 issued guidance to principals and school secretaries on how schools should keep staff attendance during the remote learning period.
A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services (Kindergarten Supplement)
Moving from preschool to kindergarten marks the start of an exciting new chapter in your child’s life. We know that you may have questions about this transition and we hope that many of them will be answered here.
Guide to Salary Steps and Salary Differentials
This guide explains how teachers can apply for salary step placement and differentials, and provides salary differential information for school social workers, school psychologists, guidance counselors and laboratory specialists.
OLR guidance on SBOs and contractual workday
DOE Office of Labor Relations Guidance: UFT Contractual Workday and School-Based Options, updated yearly.
What happens if I do not give 30 calendar days’ notice for my resignation?
According to the Department of Education, employees who resign without providing notice will be given a problem code in their personnel file that will flag them for review should they wish to return to teaching. Chapter leaders have reported some...
How do I let the UFT know that my address has changed?
It is essential to keep your personal information up to date to ensure the receipt of the New York Teacher, information about UFT activities and Welfare Fund health benefits. There are several ways you can update your address: The quickest way to...
UFT Begins Negotiations with New York City
The UFT begins its negotiations with New York City and the Department of Education today, Oct. 13, 2022, as members all over New York City wore blue today to mark the date.
Can you explain the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DeCAP)?
DeCAP is a tax savings, payroll deduction program through which you may submit claims for reimbursement for child care services such as babysitting and summer day camp, or for the cost of caring for an elderly parent who spends at least half of the...
Paperwork and operational issues
The operational issues resolution process in the DOE-UFT contract gives UFT-represented educators more voice at the school level to tackle workplace issues.
Members push back against principal
Educators at Flushing High School called on the UFT and took a stand when the principal initiated a program that resulted in isolating ELL students. Instead addressing students' learning and language issues, they were isolated in two windowless...
Extended Session Grievance Form, Step 1
Extended Session Teacher/Student Ration Fact Sheet
Required minimum distributions
TRS notifies affected members each spring about the required distribution from their TDAs. This year, members will receive an email rather than a letter in the mail.
DOE ELL policy reference guide
DOE ELL policy reference guide
NYSED Announcement of Public Hearings: Special Education Mandate Relief Options
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Education, Office of Special Education, has scheduled three public hearings to seek public comment on special education mandate relief proposals.
Exposure of members of the service to infectious diseases or hazardous materials
To provide instructions and minimize risk to members of the service (uniformed and civilian) or auxiliary police officers who have contact with or handle an animal or person who may have an infectious disease, or who have contact with or handle...
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George is the UFT's virtual assistant, available 24/7 to provide answers to your most frequently asked questions straight from your computer or mobile device.
How can I sign up to receive text messages from the Federation of Nurses?
The Federation of Nurses have started using texting as a method to send important updates to our members. To sign up, Use this link while on your mobile device (you’ll be asked to grant access to your text messaging app) or text "FON" to #86366. You...
What should I do if I have been the victim of an assault at school?
The DOE-UFT contract offers you protection and strong support if you have been assaulted while on duty. As well as notifying your principal within 24 hours, you should notify the UFT Health and Safety Department by filing an online safety/discipline...
Solid contract ends Philly museum strike
After a 19-day strike, workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Oct. 16 ratified a contract agreement with management that includes 14% raises over three years, a higher hourly wage, paid parental leave and reduced health care costs.
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - January 2023
Information about proctoring guidelines, student support services, Teacher's Choice and the 19th annual UFT School Counselors Conference.
Contract 2023: Other working conditions
Added provisions regarding other working conditions covered under the contract.
Union eyes ‘voucher’ fight
In the last Delegate Assembly speech of the 2025-26 school year, UFT President Michael Mulgrew extolled union victories on Tier 6 reform, Foundation Aid funding gains and more, while warning members about a coming battle over federal tax credits for...