Skip to main content
Full Menu Close Menu

Search

Search

Excessing

There are times when a school reduces the size of its faculty, such as when it experiences an unexpected drop in student enrollment, loses a budget line or pursuant to state or federal law, is being closed, or phased out. Excessing is the process of...

Reflections in Poetry and Prose 2025

Welcome to the 32nd volume of Re lections in Poetry and Prose. Reflections in Poetry and Prose is a yearly collection of published writings by UFT retirees enrolled in our UFTWF Retiree Programs Si Beagle Learning Center creative writing courses.

Social media guidelines

The widespread popularity of social media have created a new generation of problems and potential liabilities for educators. Teachers may be held responsible for content posted about them and by them on social networking sites. For those who have a...

UFT Elections 2025 - certified election results

Certified election results for the 2025 UFT Election as provided by Global Election Services (GES).

Formulario De Atestacion De Costos Del Proveedor De Cuidado Infantil OCFS-6060-S

Utilice este formulario para solicitar un aumento de tarifa si: Usted no tiene un contrato con un distrito local Y Usted solo cuida niños recibiendo asistencia de cuidado infantil.

Child Care Provider Attestation of Costs Form OCFS-6060

This form is used to request a Market Rate increase if you serve only children receiving child care assistance.

Rate Increase Request Form for Providers NYC FS-023

This form is used to request a Market Rate increase if you serve both children receiving child care assistance and children who do not receive child care assistance (private pay).

Your health and wellness matters at Massage Envy.

UFT members are eligible for discounted membership dues of $90 at Massage Envy Midtown West. As part of their discounted wellness program your membership will include a 1-hour massage, stretch or facial service, PLUS, unlimited additional servicing...

Family Child Care Providers - life insurance enrollment card

This card may be printed and submitted by members of the UFT Family Child Care Providers chapter to enroll in a free life insurance benefit of $10,000.

Superintendent letter clarifying lesson plans

This letter from Superintendent Richard Carranza clarifies that lesson plans are by and for the use of teachers and may not be collected by administrators in a routinized manner, among other policies.

MOA re licensing and reduction of probation, eff. Nov. 2016

This Memorandum of Agreement from Nov. 2016 discusses changes to specific licenses and the reduction of probation for teachers who possess certification in physical education, ENL, bilingual extensions, library and media specialists, performing arts...

Library and special education licensing side letter

Library and special education licensing side letter - issued May 2020

Candidate statement - ARISE

Candidate statement from ARISE, UFT Elections 2025

Candidate statement - Unity

Candidate statement from the Unity caucus, UFT Elections 2025

UFT Elections 2025 - posting re ballot availability

UFT Election 2025: posting re availability of ballots with in-person voting locations and times.

Middle school end-of-year student certificate: Academic achievement

Middle school end-of-year student certificate for academic achievement

Middle school end-of-year student certificate: Academic excellence

Middle school end-of-year student certificate for academic excellence

Candidate statement - ABC (A Better Contract)

Candidate statement from ABC (A Better Contract), UFT Elections 2025

OP 505: Request for Reimbursement of Medical Expenses

Once line-of-duty status has been approved, you can use this form to request reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses to a maximum of $1,500.

Whether it’s travel, shopping, or a just a fun family outing, UFT members can save money with a PLUM Benefits discount.

PLUM Benefits is the leading Entertainment Benefits Provider in the United States, offering exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets. UFT members can find discounts to hundreds of live event experiences in New...

All the world is a stage and with TDF your options are endless!

The Theatre Development Fund is a not-for-profit organization for the performing arts that works to make theater affordable and accessible to all. UFT members are eligible to become members of TDF for $40 per year, which gives them access to Broadway...

Find great hotel rates without breaking the bank

Engine is a membership-only hotel booking platform that specializes in connecting businesses and their employees to exclusive hotel rates. The digital platform and mobile app save members an average of 26% off public rates at more than 150,000 hotels...

UFT Election Committee meeting minutes - April 2025

UFT Election Committee meeting minutes - April 2025

FAQ on BERS to TRS transfers

FAQ on BERS to TRS transfers

Comparison chart: BERS vs TRS retirement systems

Comparison chart: BERS vs TRS retirement systems

List of job titles eligible to transfer from BERS to TRS

List of job titles eligible to transfer from BERS to TRS

School-Based Option (SBO)

A school-based option ("SBO") allows UFT members at a school the ability to collaboratively modify contractual articles or to create positions not automatically allowed under the DOE-UFT contract. Members can use the SBO process to change their...

Tenure

Gaining tenure is an important milestone. Tenure is a status that appointed pedagogues achieve after completing a probationary period with satisfactory service. Having tenure means you can’t be terminated without due process and you’re entitled to a...

TRS brochure: transfers to TRS from BERS - steps to file and FAQ

TRS brochure: transfers to TRS from BERS - steps to file and FAQ

OLR - labor guidance: Program preference

OLR - labor guidance: Program preference

Departmentalization in Elementary Schools

In 2017, the UFT filed a union-initiated grievance to ensure that all elementary schools were following fair and consistent protocols for departmentalization. To settle the arbitration case, the Department of Education agreed to the following terms...

GES ballot count process - election 2025

Global Election Services (GES) Ballot Count Process, UFT Elections 2025

Retiree Toolkit: Turning 65/Applying for Medicare

Booklet about applying for Medicare once a member turns 65

City of NY Law Dept - letter re teachers not covered by Workers' Comp law

This letter from the City of New York Law Department can serve as proof that teachers and other pedagogues are not covered by New York State Workers' Compensation Law and instead are covered under the Line of Duty Injury provision in the DOE-UFT...