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Staten Island Back-to-School BBQ 2024
Hundreds of families packed the schoolyard at PS 21 on Staten Island for the UFT's third annual back-to-school backpack giveaway, where children received needed backpacks and school supplies, served alongside food and fun.
Harlem Week 2024
UFT members and parent volunteers handed out back packs and other school supplies to more than 1,000 students during this year's Harlem Week festivities.
UFT pension services
The UFT Pension Department offers an array of services to inform members of their retirement benefits and help them prepare for retirement.
New teachers join UFT’s ranks
About 1,500 new teachers became proud new members of the UFT at the opening day of the Department of Education’s annual New Teacher Week.
Biden's shades
Looking through President Biden's sunglasses, the future's so bright.
UFT celebrates class size milestone
The UFT traveled to IS 145 in Queens on Sept. 4 to celebrate the achievement of in bringing all 6th-grade classrooms into compliance with the state class size law limits. All 6th-graders will be in classrooms of 23 students this school year, down from 30 or more in previous years. The city’s public schools must reduce class sizes for all students by September 2028.
School Counselors Chapter Newsletter - September 2024
Information about the 2024-25 school year workday for related service providers, repurposed time, summer school evaluations and assigned roles in Galaxy.
UFT statement on teacher struck by stray bullet
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement after speaking with a New York City teacher struck today by a stray bullet while in his classroom.
UFT, public officials hail class size reductions at IS 145, Jackson Heights
UFT President Michael Mulgrew, joined by elected leaders, parents, and staff celebrated the work of IS 145 Queens principal Ivan Rodriguez in dramatically lowering class sizes for his sixth-grade students.
UFT launches radio spot welcoming students, parents and educators back to school
The UFT launched a September radio ad campaign Tuesday, Sept. 3, welcoming students and staff back to school and pledging to keep fighting for the small class sizes our kids deserve.
A real class act
MS 137 in Queens has such a strong "sense of community" according to Shenelle Ali, one of nine current faculty members who attended as students, that it draws educators back years after graduating.
New Teacher Week 2024
The UFT rolled out the welcome wagon as some 1,500 new teachers signed up to join the union on opening day of the DOE’s New Teacher Week.
UFT + Vibrant: About our 24/7 mental health helpline
We chat with Carleton Archer, the vice president of operations at Vibrant Emotional Health, about the UFT’s exciting new partnership with Vibrant. This collaboration has launched a 24/7, year-round mental health support line for UFT members. Listen in as we discuss the importance of this new initiative and answer frequently asked questions about the helpline. If you need mental health assistance, don't hesitate to call 1-866-UFT-FOR-U.
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew on the state's Foundation Aid Formula
UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony before the Rockefeller Institute of Government Foundation Aid Public Hearing.
Staten Island Back-to-School BBQ
The UFT welcomed families with a party atmosphere for its third annual Back-to-School BBQ on Staten Island where the union handed out 800 backpacks and school supplies to parents and students in the schoolyard of PS 21.
ICT and ENL teachers can grieve unreasonable number of different courses or room assignments
Co-teachers in integrated co-teaching classes and English as a new language teachers who provide standalone and/or integrated instruction have the right to file reorganization grievances if they are programmed to have an unreasonable number of class...
NYC Childcare Navigator Provider Portal FAQ
Get answers to your questions about how to use the UFT's online portal for child care providers.
If I am an appointed DOE employee represented by the UFT and not eligible to take UFT parental leave, what options do I have for time off after the birth of my child?
If you are not eligible for parental leave because you have not been employed by the DOE for 12 months and in active service for 12 months prior to your child's birth, you are able to take a traditional maternity leave. There is no minimum service...
Summer bliss: cool down and unwind
Take advantage of all that August offers for your mental and physical health by following these tips for summer bliss, relaxation and safety.
Promote your program
We know that finding families to fill your open child care slots can be a constant challenge. All NYC family child care providers now have a free, new platform to promote themselves to more than 180,000 teachers and professionals in the UFT who may...
How will being appointed in a new license affect my tenure?
When you are appointed in a new license you begin a new probationary period of up to four years under the new license. Your probationary period can be reduced if you were previously granted tenure with the DOE in another license area or were...
What is the difference between achieving tenure and completion of probation?
The primary difference between tenure and completion of probation is that a permanent or professional NYS teaching certificate matching the NYCDOE license must be issued. In some cases, members will still be working under an initial or provisional...
UFT statement on the nomination of Randy Mastro
The UFT issued a statement of support for Randy Mastro to be named New York City’s next corporation counsel.
How can I find my UFT member ID number?
Your UFT member ID number can be found in several places: On your physical UFT membership card In the “My Account” section of the UFT website In the UFT Member Hub and the UFT mobile app Please note that you must be registered for an account on the...
Summer Self-Care for Educators
In this episode of the Brewing Wellness Podcast, we’re joined by Workplace Wellness Specialist Mike Veny. Listen as he discusses his journey to becoming a workplace wellness specialist, defines what self-care means to him and shares tips on how to use the summer to rest and recharge.
Breast cancer resources
Our health care partners at Memorial Sloan Kettering have shared the following tools and information on breast cancer screenings and prevention.
UFT supports Kamala Harris for president
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the union was proud to support Harris as an ally of public education and educators, nurses and other unionized workers after the AFT, our national union, said it planned to endorse her for president.
Testimony on updating New York State's Foundation Aid formula
UFT Assistant Secretary Michael Sill submitted testimony before the Rockefeller Institute of Government's public hearing on updating the state's Foundation Aid formula.
Supporting testimony on updating New York State's Foundation Aid formula
New York City public school educators delivered testimony before the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s hearing on the state Foundation Aid Formula.
How do I update my email preferences and/or subscribe to Federation of Nurses and UFT newsletters?
First, you must already be subscribed to receive our emails. Learn how to subscribe to emails » At the very bottom of each email we send out, there is a link to email preferences: From that link, you can update your preferences and subscribe to...
How do I update my email preferences and/or subscribe to UFT newsletters?
First, you must already be subscribed to receive UFT emails. Learn how to subscribe to UFT emails » At the very bottom of each UFT email we send out, there is a link to email preferences: From that link, you can update your preferences and subscribe...
UFT statement on DOE class size plan
UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the latest DOE class size reduction plan released in July.
Summer wellness: rekindling social ties
While the slower pace of the summer months presents an opportunity to improve our private habits and routines, we can also turn our attention to an aspect of health that’s too often ignored in an individualistic culture: our social relationships.
Do members working per-session over the summer receive sick time/CAR days?
During a per-session summer activity, pedagogues and paraprofessionals accrue one sick day for each month of service. If you don't take a sick day in July, you can take two in August. One sick day taken during a per-session summer activity can be...
Si Beagle registration FAQ
Read our FAQ to answer questions about registering for upcoming courses, seminars and trips through the Si Beagle Learning Centers program.
#StartStrong campaign pays off
The UFT's effort to get back funding for the city's 3-K and pre-K programs begins to pay dividends with the restoration of some of the cuts made by Mayor Eric Adams in time for the start of the 2024-2025 school year.