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Access UFT salary schedules for teachers and all other UFT-represented roles. Learn about salary steps, differentials, and longevity increases.

How does the mail order program work for prescription medications?

Maintenance medications (those taken regularly over an extended period) cannot be filled in monthly quantities after they have been filled three (3) times (original prescription plus two (2) refills), regardless of the number of refills indicated on...

Why isn’t my diabetes drug covered?

It is covered, but not by the Welfare Fund. By state law, health plans cover diabetes drugs and ancillary devices. Please call your health plan for details.

How can I get reimbursed for medication I bought when I was on vacation?

You may submit a Prescription Drug Reimbursement Form (also available by calling our Forms Hotline at 212-539-0539) with a copy of the paid pharmacy receipt, indicating the patient name, drug name, dosage and quantity.

William (Bill) Woolfson

Like a lot of other very talented people Bill Woolfson got into teaching because the alternative was the unemployment line. When Woolfson walked into Boys HS in 1937 he was already 34 years old.

Larceny & Theft Prevention Tips

Take these simple preventative measures to safeguard your personal property at school.

Article 10 — Vacations

Full-time Employees shall accrue vacation days based upon job title. Information regarding vacation entitlement shall be made available to each Employee at his/her time of hire. Employees who have completed twenty-six (26) weeks of employment shall...

Appendix A — Minimums

Teachers July 1, 2008 (3%) July 1, 2009 (3%) July 1, 2010 (3%) Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Hourly Annual Bachelors 19.190 37,423.65 19.766 38,546.40 20.359 39,702.79 Masters 22.221 43,332.99 22.888 44,632.98 23.575 45,971.98 Teachers Assistants July...

Exhibit A — Payroll Deduction Authorization

A. Payroll Deduction Authorization Pursuant to applicable law, I assign to the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) from my compensation as an Employee of Long Island College Hospital (hereinafter called “my employer”) eighty-five hundredths of one...

Article Thirty Two — No Strike – Management Rights

Except as in this Agreement otherwise provided, the Employer retains the exclusive right to hire, direct and schedule the working force; to plan, direct and to control operations; to discontinue, reorganize, or combine any department or branch of...

Article Thirty One — No Strike – No Lockout

During the term of this Agreement, neither the Union nor any Union representative or Employee in the bargaining unit shall cause, authorize, instigate, aid, encourage, ratify, condone, or take part in any work stoppage, slowdown, sympathy strike...

Article Thirty — Separability

Should any part of this Agreement or any provision contained herein be rendered or declared invalid by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted legislation or by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidation of such part or provision of...

Article Twenty Nine — Personnel Files

An Employee who resigns shall give the Employer four (4) working weeks advance notice of such resignation. Employees who have completed at least 10 (ten) months of employment at the preschool, work through the close of the summer session, and provide...

Article Twenty Seven — Personnel Files

There shall be one official personnel file and one benefits file as described in HR policy #H7, both of which shall be maintained in the HR Department. There shall also be a departmental file maintained on site at the Lamm Preschool. Benefits files...

Article Twenty Six — Grievance and Arbitration Procedure

A. Definition A grievance shall be defined as a dispute or complaint arising between the parties hereto under or out of the Agreement or the interpretation, application, performance, termination, or any alleged breach thereof, and shall be processed...

Article Twenty Five — Due Process

A. Disciplinary Interviews An Employee shall be entitled to Union representation at a disciplinary interview or investigation. B. Discipline and Discharge The Employer shall have the right to discharge, suspend or discipline any Employee for cause...

Article Twenty Four — Layoff and Recall

A. Layoff If the Employer finds it necessary to lay off any Employees, the following shall apply: At least thirty (30) days prior to the date of layoff, the Union and affected Employee(s) shall be notified of the impending layoff(s) and the reasons...

Article Twenty Three — Vacancies, Transfers and Promotions

All vacancies within the bargaining unit shall be posted at the work site for seven (7) work days. Before a new employee is hired for any bargaining unit position, current bargaining unit members who meet the posted qualifications will be promoted to...

Article Twenty Two — Hours of Work

The regular workweek of full-time Employees shall consist of 40 hours per week scheduled from Monday through Friday. The regular workweek of part-time Employees shall not exceed five (5) days. The regular workday for full-time Employees covered by...

Article Twenty One — Past Practices

The Employer, in compliance with the law, will subject to negotiations continue all past practices involving wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment The Employer agrees to continue where possible, the following practices during the term...

Article Nineteen — Work Jurisdiction

Bargaining Unit Employees shall not regularly perform the work of non-bargaining unit Employees.

Article Twenty — Confidentiality of Employee Information

Employee Health records are confidential. Employee Health records shall be maintained at the Employee Health Services Department and a copy will be provided to the Employee upon request following separation from employment in accordance with the...

Article Eighteen — Classroom Coverage

On any day when a Teacher’s absence due to a vacated position or unpaid leave of absence necessitates that a class be covered by an Assistant Teacher, the Employer shall select one Assistant Teacher to be a Special Assistant Teacher for that day. The...

Article Seventeen — Supplies and Equipment

The Employer shall provide the classroom materials and supplies that the Employer deems necessary for bargaining unit members to perform their everyday job functions. All required equipment shall be maintained by the Employer in good working...