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Education caught in cro$$fire
UFT President Michael Mulgrew warned of the serious repercussions for public schools stemming from the Trump administration’s attacks on health care and education.
Matching families with needed child care
The UFT is making it easier for NYC families to find child care. NYC Childcare Navigator is an expansion of an online tool the union launched a year ago to help members find child care options and apply for programs that could offset the cost.
Day at the University
At our popular Day at the University program, members select from a series of engaging lectures on history, art, music, adventure, politics, or law and listen to our noted keynote speaker.
Worthy of praise
School librarian Jennifer Hermus-Washburn praises Staten Island restaurant owner and New York City public school grad James McBratney.
Harmful paraprofessional shortage
Teacher Robyn Matty speaks to the challenges teachers and students face in the wake of a severe shortage in paraprofessionals.
Paraprofessionals deserve the money
Paraprofessional Diana Judge advocates for City Council passage of the $10,00 "RESPECT check" for paraprofessionals.
All ‘eyes’ for cellphone ban
Teacher Jennifer Drinkwater-Rodriguez gives the state's new UFT-backed cellphone ban a hearty endorsement.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks 2025
Roughly 1,500 UFT members raised more than $198,000 for breast cancer research and patient services in this year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. On two Sundays in October – Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 – members walked in all five boroughs and on Long Island to raise awareness and needed funds.
Your Union, Your Well-Being: A Reintroduction to the UFT's Member Assistance Program
Welcome back to The Brewing Wellness Podcast, brought to you by the UFT's Member Assistance Program. We’re kicking off Season 7 with a powerful reminder: You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.
This episode is all about reintroducing MAP — what it is, why it exists and how it can support you as an educator and as a whole person. From counseling and support groups to workshops and wellness resources, we’re sharing the many ways MAP is here to walk alongside you.
School Violence Prevention and Intervention
The New York State Education Department requires all teachers who are seeking initial or permanent state certification to take this workshop. School staffers learn techniques and practical approaches to avoid and defuse violent situations in school.
Grateful for LODI coverage
A Manhattan teacher who has been injured on the job expresses appreciation for a recent Q&A on the Issues in the New York Teacher informing members what to do if they suffer a line of dury injury (LODI).
Resolution to vote NO on all 2025 ballot proposals
The UFT Executive Board recommends to VOTE NO on all six ballot proposals in the 2025 General Election to protect our communities, preserve local democracy, and ensure that power remains where it belongs—with the people of New York City.
Premium-free health care secured
Premium-free health benefits for city workers have been secured for the next five years under a new contract between the city and municipal unions establishing the NYCE PPO plan. The plan, administered jointly by EmblemHealth and UnitedHealthcare...
Transitioning care and next steps
The following FAQs address common member questions about the New York City Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO).
Panel on the state of the LGBTQ+ community
The UFT Pride Committee convened its first panel on the state of the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on the challenges facing New Yorkers — including educators — amid the rollback of LGBTQ+ rights under President Donald Trump.
Bargaining gains
The Federation of Nurses plays a critical role in contract negotiations for nurses, ensuring they receive fair wages and benefits comparable to those of other healthcare professionals.
UFT Florida
Contact information for UFT retirees in Florida
Contract enforcement
The Federation of Nurses provides comprehensive support regarding workplace rights to help nurses navigate and resolve issues related to employment conditions.
2025-26 School Calendar
Here is the calendar for the 2025-26 school year.
Nurses photo galleries
See photo galleries from events featuring Federation of Nurses' members and staff.
Contact information
UFT retiree services are available not only in the tri-state metro area, but to members in the chapter's outreach sections in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Israel.
Join the RTC!
Become a member of the UFT!
Parent Teacher Conferences
All evening parent teacher conferences will be conducted remotely during the 2025-26 school year. UFT-represented staff cannot be required to attend evening conferences from the school building unless the school has agreed to a modification with a...
Connect with us
Learn how to join our union, sign up for communications and ways to contact and connect with us.
Retiree Programs
UFT retirees have access to a broad array of social, educational, legal and economic services through the Retired Teachers Chapter.
Retired Teachers Chapter
Welcome to the Retired Teachers Chapter section of the UFT website! There’s always a lot going on at the RTC and this section is your go-to place to get an overview of all the programs and services at your disposal as a retired member of the UFT.
How can I change my city health plan and enroll in a different plan?
A Health Benefits Transfer Period for city employees, such as DOE staff, is held once each year, usually in November. During this period, all employees may transfer from their current health plan to any other plan for which they are eligible, or they...
Retirees take action
See some of our recent activism and join us to get involved in the future.
Open enrollment health benefits change form for active DOE employees
Open enrollment health benefits change form for active DOE employees from NYC Office of Labor Relations
Prior authorizations
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
Overview of the NYCE PPO plan
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
Unplugged and reengaged
The state’s new UFT-backed cellphone ban is getting rave reviews from educators who say students are more engaged in class — and rediscovering “old-fashioned” pastimes like reading, playing board games and simply talking to one another.
Self-funded plan information
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
Hospitals
The following FAQs address common member questions about the NYC Employees PPO Plan (NYCE PPO) plan.
Get involved
The UFT Retired Teachers Committee has a long history of activism and union involvement. Our current retiree committees are continuing this tradition.
About the chapter
About the UFT's Retired Teachers Chapter, a dynamic organization committed to protecting the intellectual, physical and economic wellbeing of its members.