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Touro University
Information about Touro University courses offered in conjunction with the UFT Course Program.
DOE and city contracts (printable versions)
Download print-friendly versions of UFT-DOE and city contracts.
Contracts
The union contract empowers us as UFT members to do our jobs well. It includes articles and rights whose sole aim is to ensure that we have the resources, support and structures in place to do our best to educate children or assist patients. A...
Importance of getting to know your students
When I began my career as a high school social studies teacher four years ago, I knew I wanted my classroom management to be dramatically different from the “reward and punishment” style.
Advance at a Glance - key dates for teacher evaluation
Key Dates and Reminders for the School Year
Safety and health
Find information about your role as chapter leader in injury in the line of duty situations, school safety planning, environmental safety and health, and renovation and construction projects.
UFT Health & Safety training request form
The UFT Health & Safety Department offers workshops on health and safety issues on staff development days, union meetings, etc. If you would like to have one of these workshops offered to your chapter, please fill out this form and send it to the...
Environmental health workshops
The UFT Health & Safety committee offers environmental health workshops to our members on staff development days, extended days, union meetings, etc. If you would like to have one of these workshops offered at your school, please contact us.
Forms and Documents
Quick links to key forms.
Workers' Compensation
Paraprofessionals, nurses, and occupational and physical therapists injured or made sick on the job should file for Workers’ Compensation. In certain circumstances such as chronic illness, lab specialists and vocational teachers may also file for...
Payroll secretary responsibilities for SOLAS/leave applications
See a chart of payroll secretary responsibilities for SOLAS/leave applications.
What is the HCFSA Program/Flexible Spending Account and how can it help with medical expenses? What is this?
The HCFSA is a flexible spending account for health care expenses. Here is how the HCFSA Program works: First, you contribute before-tax dollars into your HCFSA account via automatic payroll deductions. Next, in order to receive reimbursement, you...
Update your information
Did you get married, have a baby or add or drop an eligible dependent? Here's how to update your information with the union and DOE.
Parking permits
Members who drive to work at a school building may be eligible for a DOE parking permit which will allow them to park on city streets where "Department of Education" parking signage appears.
UFT mobile app
The UFT has launched a new mobile app for members to easily connect with us and access member-only resources and information.
Guidance for members on rating appeals processes
Learn how to file a rating appeal and the process for review.
Resolution to support the NYCE PPO health care plan
The UFT Delegate Assembly voted in favor of the NYCE PPO plan and directed UFT President Michael Mulgrew to likewise vote in favor at the appointed Municipal Labor Committee meeting.
Glossary of Key Terms
Here is a glossary of health care terms to help navigate health care information on the NYCE PPO plan.
Timeline
Review the steps taken throughout the health care negotiations process and the adoption of the new NYCE PPO plan.
Our goals
When we started the negotiated acquisition process, the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) asked for a new health care plan to include specific improvements.
FAQs on negotiations
The following FAQ answers members' most commonly asked questions about negotiations for an improved city health care plan.
2025-2026 Labor Guidance: Paperwork Standards and Operational Issues
Operational Issues are defined as issues relating to: (1) the Paperwork Standards, (2) the provision of curricula as set forth in the UFT Collective Bargaining Agreement (“UFT CBA”), (3) professional development as required by the UFT CBA, (4) basic...
Death benefit
The plan provides for a benefit to the beneficiary of the in-service member.
Continuation of coverage (COBRA) for in-service members
Depending upon your situation, there are many different ways to continue your coverage.
Hearing aids
All eligible members and dependents, as defined in the General Information section of the Green or Red Apple guide are covered for a hearing aid benefit.
Enrolling and updating
Learn how to enroll in the UFT Welfare Fund or update your coverage as your family changes.
Achieving tenure
Achieving tenure is an important milestone in a teacher’s career. In this Q&A, probationary teachers can learn more about the benefits of tenure, becoming eligible and how to prepare for your tenure decision.
Medicare Part D
Guide to Medicare Part D
I applied for tenure last year and haven't been told by my administration whether or not it was granted. Is there a way to confirm whether or not I've received tenure?
If you haven't otherwise been informed, the number and type of observations you receive will change once you are tenured. If tenure was granted, you would be assigned a minimum of two informal observations as part of your yearly teacher evaluation...
Deductibles & out-of-pocket maximums
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
MOSL slide deck presentation
MOSL slide deck presentation by Sally-Ann Famularo, UFT
Reclaim your energy
Burnout can steal the joy from your life and make you feel like an empty shell of your former self. If you are feeling inexplicably exhausted, uninspired and questioning the value of the work you do, you may be suffering from burnout.
Earn CTLE hours with LearnUFT
As a state-approved provider of continuing teacher and leader education (CTLE) hours, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs.