The Cost Care program allows members and their dependents to obtain medication in a cost-effective manner, while maximizing the resources available to the Fund.

You are eligible to be covered by the UFT Welfare Fund Benefits Plan for Retirees if all of the following criteria are met.

In general, subject to the requirements pertaining to the definition of “covered employees,” members in covered categories are eligible for benefits as long as they are considered in-service.

Learn how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund or update your coverage as your family changes.

Benefits provided by the UFT Welfare Fund are subject to Coordination of Benefits (COB) provisions. COB is applicable when you or your dependents are covered by another group benefit plan.

Coverage for eligible members begins on their first day of employment, provided the member has enrolled in a timely manner.

Learn how to enroll and update your information.

Political action, including legislative efforts, are vitally important to the welfare of our schools, our members and our union.

Union officers and staff are ready and able to visit many schools throughout the school year to speak at chapter meetings.

To be an effective chapter leader, you must regularly communicate with the members of your chapter. Remember, you are an important conduit of information from the union to its members as well as from your members back to the union.

Hourly rate for supervisors of therapists and nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

Hourly rate for nurses with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

Hourly rate for senior therapists with a master's plus 10 years' experience and longevity.

If you have a concern that goes beyond your child's school or if you want to influence educational policy, there are several different avenues you can take.

The best place to get informed and involved is your local school. The principal at your school is ultimately responsible for addressing any concerns you may have. But, in addition to working with your principal, there are other ways to gather...

Parents and educators are trusted experts in understanding what New York City’s children need to thrive.

Learn more about your contractual rights and view important forms and materials to help you operate and manage your program.

Informal (legally-exempt) providers have a series of new rights under the new contract.

Every school must have a school safety plan and a crisis response plan that is updated annually and logged with the education, police and fire departments. Safety Plans are mandated by the SAVE Legislation, the UFT Contract, the Chancellor’s...

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...

In either case, you should notify your immediate supervisor as soon as possible. If there was danger to you and/or other staff and students, also alert your UFT chapter leader and make sure to file a UFT incident report online so you can get needed...

June is the time of year to honor your school's graduating students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement. Here are some UFT student certificates you can download and print.

Here you will find information for paraprofessionals pertaining to certification.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about trips planned through the UFT Just for Fun department.

January 28, 2016 Jason Veny, Esq. Federation of Nurses/UFT 52 Broadway New York, NY 10004 Dear Mr. Veny, VNSNY Hospice is committed to providing high quality care for its patients and encourages Registered Nurses to participate with VNSNY managers...

Forget what you think you know about math: At the National Museum of Mathematics in Manhattan, it’s not something you work on with pencil and paper.

The Audiology Chapter of the UFT represents audiologists working for District 75 and also for Committees on Special Education throughout the five boroughs.