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Resolution for contingency endorsements of city offices
The United Federation of Teachers’ Delegate Assembly authorizes the Executive Board to consider, make or modify endorsements during the summer in order to have a timely impact on any such campaigns.
Resolution for contingency endorsements of city offices
The UFT's Delegate Assembly authorizes the Executive Board to consider, make or modify endorsements during the summer in order to have a timely impact on any such campaigns.
Where can I find a support group for dealing with addiction for myself or my loved one?
If you need a more immediate resource with specific times and days for a group, you may look at the New York Inter-Group schedule. SMART Recovery is also a great source of support for those who do not align with a traditional 12-step model. The...
How do I rebut a letter in my personnel file that I believe is inaccurate?
You have the right to attach a response to material that is placed in your file. You do not have to attach your response right away. It is important that you take the time to carefully respond to what is written and review it with your chapter leader...
The over-80 crowd
Of the 80,000-plus retirees and spouses who receive a pension check each month, more than 17,000 are 80 or older.
If I am married to another UFT member, do I get additional optical benefits?
Members and their spouse/ domestic partner who are also members are entitled to special coordination of benefits (SCOB). This entitles each eligible family member, upon request at the same time for two (2) covered services, one (1) service under each...
Are there any limits on a parent’s right to refer their child for a special education evaluation?
No. Parents may request an initial evaluation at any time (including prior to or during the implementation of Response to Intervention strategies) to determine if their child is eligible for special education services, unless the student has received...
Who should apply to the Peer Intervention Program (PIP)?
Tenured teachers who are having trouble because of supervisors’ evaluations, formal warnings, or Ineffective/U ratings should apply. PIP also works with teachers who have not been rated as Ineffective or U-rated who are seeking to take charge of...
I am an occupational therapist/physical therapist. What are my retention rights for taking a leave? Do I have the right to return to my school after my leave is over?
As a result of the 2018 DOE-UFT contract, occupational therapists/physical therapists on a leave have the right to return to their school if the leave is for one year or less. A therapist on a leave should reach out to their supervisor at some point...
Statement by Municipal Labor Committee Chair Harry Nespoli in vaccine mandate case
New York State Supreme Court Judge Laurence Love today signed a temporary restraining order in the case brought by the Municipal Labor Committee against the city’s mandate of COVID vaccines for all city workers.
UFT statement on DOE class size plan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the latest DOE class size reduction plan released in July.
Negotiating committee meets
The UFT’s 500-member negotiating committee convened on March 30 to lay the groundwork for talks with the city and the Department of Education on a new wage contract to replace the agreement that will expire on Sept. 13.
Gun violence resources for educators
Here are some resources for educators for addressing gun violence.
Article Eleven — Jury Duty
The employee excused for jury duty in accordance with established administrative practices shall endorse the check for services rendered as a juror to the Administrator of Business Affairs. Otherwise there shall be deducted from his or her salary an...
Who is eligible for Line of Duty Injury (LODI) benefits?
Pedagogues — teachers, school counselors, school secretaries, school psychologists and social workers, and lab specialists — who are injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Line of Duty Injury provision of the DOE-UFT contract. Other UFT...
What kinds of issues can the UFT Member Assistance Program (MAP) help me address?
The UFT Member Assistance Program can help members: Find mental health services to fit your needs Assess for and refer to appropriate substance abuse programs Help with marital or family relationship problems Arrange assistance for victims of...
Grief & Loss (week 1)
Each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. Many find comfort in sharing the pain, anger, depression, and other emotions they feel following a loss.
Grief & Loss (week 2)
Each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. Many find comfort in sharing the pain, anger, depression, and other emotions they feel following a loss.
Grief & Loss (week 3)
Each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. Many find comfort in sharing the pain, anger, depression, and other emotions they feel following a loss.
Grief & Loss (week 4)
Each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. Many find comfort in sharing the pain, anger, depression, and other emotions they feel following a loss.
Presentation: Aligning Your Guidance Curriculum with the ASCA/NYSSCA Model
Presentation given at the Sixth Annual Guidance Counselor Conference, Jan. 30, 2010. Lourdes M. Rivera, Ph.D. Eberto Pineiro, MS Ed. Meredith Rosenblatt, MS Ed.
Albert Shanker: Prophetic reformer
If a controversial topic is dominating the education debate today, it’s probably something that Al Shanker proposed decades ago
Room to breathe
A calmer pace. More individualized attention. Fewer distractions. Those are among the greatest benefits teachers say they’re seeing in their classrooms this year as the state class size law enters its third year of implementation.
UFT statement on NYC COVID protocols
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued the following statement responding to the release of the DOE's Health and Safety plan which details its COVID-19 regulations and protocols for the 2021-22 school year.
Exhibit O — NYSUT Benefits Payroll Deduction
_______________________________________________________ __________ __________ __________ Last Name First Name M. Social Security No. _____________________________________________________________ __________ __________ ____ Street Address City State...
If I have a baby over the summer, how long will my UFT parental leave be?
Births over the summer are subject to the same time frame as births during the school year. A UFT member can use days from their CAR bank for any work days once the new school year begins up to six weeks after birth (or eight weeks following a C...
Article Thirty-Two — Civil Service
A. Occupational Therapists (DOE), Physical Therapists (DOE) & Therapists Serving As Supervising Therapists Appointment. It is the parties understanding that: (a) two civil service exams (Exams No. 4009 and 4015) have been given for the titles...
Teacher’s ‘superpower’ kicks in
Jouleni Cruz had parent-teacher conferences on her mind as she exited East-West School of International Studies in Flushing, Queens, and headed for her car on Sept. 28. Suddenly, she heard the sickening sound of a vehicle making an impact with...
Shawnequa Holt-Pate, supervisor of school security
Shawnequa Holt-Pate supervises close to 60 school safety agents on Staten Island and coordinates between an NYPD precinct and the schools within it. She belongs to the UFT’s Supervisors of School Security Chapter.
The summer of our discontent
In the months leading up to November's momentous presidential election, we can remain on the sidelines and let the bad guys make the decisions, or we can enter the political fray, enlist our friends and allies in the battle and forge victories.
Lorraine Dolengo-Santiago, diabetes nurse educator
In her role as a diabetes nurse educator, school nurse Lorraine Dolengo-Santiago teaches fellow school nurses, students, parents and educators in the Bronx how to manage diabetes in school.
A symbiotic connection
Are UFT retirees missing out when they attend union events and courses remotely? The Si Beagle Learning Center now offers remote courses, activities and seminars that were only available in person before the pandemic. But there is growing pressure to...
Spring Education Conference Town Hall
The UFT’s Spring Education Conference began with a panel discussion called “Speak Up” at which a half-dozen teachers spoke about what New York City public educators and students need to thrive.
State budget delivers 'historic levels' of school aid
The state budget deal reached on April 7 provides a 4% increase in state aid for New York City schools, the first-ever modification of Tier 6 to enhance benefits, and financial support for several of the UFT’s proven education initiatives.
Union stalwart Tom Murphy awarded highest honor
Tom Murphy, the union's political director for 16 years and the chair of the Retired Teachers Chapter for 15, received the Charles Cogen Award, the union's highest honor, at Teacher Union Day on Nov. 3.
Workers’ compensation
Workers’ compensation is insurance paid for by the employer. It covers medical costs associated with an on-the-job injury or illness, and it pays a portion of lost salary if you miss work. Full- or part-time paraprofessionals, occupational and...