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How to access your UFT Welfare Fund Benefits
A short explanation of how to create and access your UFT accountPaid parental leave: We did it!
Thanks to thousands of UFT members who shared their stories, sent letters to the mayor, signed petitions and attended rallies, all New York City public school educators will now be eligible for paid parental leave.The UFT Story
On November 1, 2009, the UFT paid tribute to its members, both past and present, at the 49th annual Teacher Union Day ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan.Opening Day at PS 91Q
There are 180 days in the school year. This is the story of one school’s first day.Vision center comes to PS 188
Many students don’t have the eyeglasses they need, but at PS 188, a UFT community learning school in Brooklyn, that is about to change. A new center that opened in late June will provide accessible eye care to more than 5,000 students in the Coney...DOE Payroll Administration Memo 2025-26 No. 12 - direct deposit for per session
Student Debt Relief Program Webinar
If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief Program, exclusively for UFT members, is here to help. This webinar provides the tools and strategies to tackle your student debt. We'll cover the basics of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and income-driven repayment plans, which are designed to make your loans more manageable with payments based on your income. You are a dedicated educator who has invested in our children’s futures, so please take this opportunity to invest in yours. Register today and discover the path to a debt-free life.
UFT Annual 5K Family Run/Walk
Bring your colleagues, family and friends and join us for the UFT's annual 5K Family Run/Walk! Compete in the men's, women's and children's categories, or join us for a Saturday stroll on the Coney Island boardwalk. Whichever way you choose to participate, you're supporting the UFT's Disaster Relief Fund. The fund aids UFT members and assists other charities when disaster strikes
District 18 Pension Presentation
District 18 members are invited to register for an upcoming pension workshop. Learn about your retirement benefits and find out what you need to know to plan a financially secure retirement.
School Librarian Committee Meeting
Register to attend the first meeting of the UFT School Librarian Committee. Membership is open to all UFT members including those who are not school librarians. If you can't attend in person, you may join us online.