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Evaluating Foreign Transcripts: The A-Z Manual
School officials must be provided with the proper tools to understand and translate the knowledge and skills acquired in students’ home countries in order to be able to properly place students in the appropriate grade and courses in their new school...
What should be done if the administration changes an IEP to meet the school's needs?
All recommendations on an IEP, including the subjects and number of periods for ICT, must be determined by, and designed to address, the student’s needs, NOT the school’s needs. IEP recommendations must not be based on the services currently offered...
Catastrophic major medical insurance
The Catastrophe Major Medical Plan, sponsored by NYSUT Member Benefits, offers additional coverage for expenses that a basic health plan might not. In-service members may enroll between Sept. 8 and Oct. 13, 2023.
Starbucks fires 20 union organizers
Starbucks is using aggressive tactics to squash the efforts of workers seeking to unionize at the world’s largest coffeehouse chain.
Victim Support Program
The Victim Support Program, co-sponsored by the UFT’s school safety division and the DOE, provides psychological support and practical assistance for staff members who are victims of workplace violence. The program offers victim outreach...
For your records: Documents you should keep
Many of your records, including observation reports and details about your Measures of Student Learning, can be found on your Advance web page. Be sure to print or electronically save these pages as they may become unavailable after the end of the...
Fix Tier 6 presentation in schools now
Chapter leaders have taken the Delegate Assembly’s Fix Tier 6 presentation on the road. Chapter Leader Lillian Crespo at PS 216 in Brooklyn and her UFT district representative, Adam Shapiro, showed it to PS 216 members at a Jan. 22 chapter meeting.
Our trans youth
President Trump's executive order to end "radical indoctrination" is devoid of any compassion for the struggles of young people who are living or considering living as a person of the opposite gender. Nor does it acknowledge our role as educators in...
Resolution commemorating the significance of Stonewall and ongoing LGBTQIA+ advocacy
The UFT reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, unequivocally condemning all forms of discrimination and actively opposing any policies or rhetoric that diminish their rights or protections.
School safety
School safety is a prerequisite for teaching and learning. The UFT’s Safety and Health Department is dedicated to protecting all UFT members from safety threats that can confront them in schools. Here are answers to some of the most common questions...
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - June 2024
Information about excessing, wage increases and bonuses, individual progress reports and school counselor evaluations.
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - June 2023
Information about the tentative contract agreement, excessing, school-based options, performance reviews and the 20th annual UFT School Counselors Conference.
UFT Welfare Fund Retiree Legal Plan
The UFT Welfare Fund Legal Plan with its Elder Law Supplement helps and protects all retired members and their spouses or domestic partners.
UFT political action through COPE
The Committee on Political Education (COPE) is the UFT’s political action arm. Learn about its importance and how members can help support it in this Q&A.
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.
Exorbitant hospital charges
The UFT has joined with other unions and health care advocates in the Coalition for Affordable Hospitals. The coalition’s first action was to launch a petition calling on the heads of the five major hospital systems in New York City to agree to fair...
How do I sign up for a website account with the Federation of Nurses?
To access valuable information, UFT emails and online forms, you must have a UFT.org account where you can access the Federation of Nurses web page. Setting up a UFT.org account and joining the union are two separate processes. Start by visiting uft...
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...
Contract 2023: Student pathways initiative
The DOE’s Student Pathways Initiative will create career-connected learning and pathways for all high students, including financial literacy and civics skill
Dues Information
The UFT has been your bargaining representative since July 11, 2016.
Exhibit M — 2005 Letter Agreement
January 31, 2005 Lucille Swaim Federation of Nurses/UFT 52 Broadway New York, NY 10004 Dear Ms. Swaim: This letter is intended to document the discussions we had at our recent collective bargaining negotiations, and the steps that will be taken in...
Breakfast in the Classroom
Introduced by the city’s Department of Education as a pilot program in January 2008, Breakfast in the Classroom has since grown into one of the most significant health and wellness programs in city schools.
About us
Learn more about our union and the benefits and services we provide to our members.
Continuation of coverage (COBRA) for in-service members
Depending upon your situation, there are many different ways to continue your coverage.
Testimony on streamlined college acceptance of NYC public high school graduates
Janella Hinds, UFT Vice President for Academic High Schools, delivered testimony before the New York City Council Education Committee and Higher Education Committee on streamlining college acceptances for NYC public high school graduates.
The grievance procedure
In order to file a grievance properly, you must have as much information and documentation as possible.
UFT Consent Form - Special Ed
Consent to name, photograph, film or videotape a student for non-profit use.
Our history
The Federation of Nurses/ UFT has a long history of effective representation and strong advocacy for its members.
Article Sixteen — Discharge And Discipline
Employees shall be given a copy of all written disciplinary warning notices issued to them. 16.2 Union Representation at Disciplinary Interviews. The Employer recognizes the reasonably exercised right of an Employee, upon request, to have a local...
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...
Resources for Paraprofessionals
See important information and resources for paraprofessionals.