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What are the CTLE language-acquisition requirements?
If your professional certificate is in English to Speakers of Other Languages or you hold a bilingual extension annotation, a minimum of 50% of your CTLE hours must be in language acquisition, including a focus on best practices for co-teaching...
Which professional learning courses count toward the CTLE requirement?
Your CTLE hours must be completed with a state-approved provider. Both the UFT’s LearnUFT program and the UFT Teacher Center are state-approved providers that offer affordable CTLE workshops. P-credits taken through the city Department of Education’s...
When does my five-year cycle begin and when will I be required to complete my CTLE hours?
Your first registration period begins on the date you register with NYSED, and it expires five years and zero to 11 months later, depending on your birthday. It ends on the last day of the month preceding your birth month. For example, if you...
How many CTLE hours must I earn to maintain my state certification?
Teachers with professional certification and paraprofessionals who hold a Level III teaching assistant certificate must complete 100 CTLE hours every five years to maintain their certification. You are required to register with NYSED in order to...
Which teachers and paraprofessionals need to earn CTLE hours to maintain their state certifications?
Teachers who hold professional teaching certificates and paraprofessionals who hold Level III teaching assistant certificates need to earn CTLE hours. Teachers who hold entry-level certificates (initial, conditional initial, Transitional A...
NYC Pride March 2024
UFT members showed up in solidarity for the annual NYC Pride March on June 30. Organized by the UFT Pride Committee, the UFT contingent was large, even if afternoon thunderstorms eventually shut the march down. The theme of this year's event was "Reflect. Empower. Unite."
UFT Dues
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UFT Dues for 2024 Taxes
Learn how much you are being charged in union dues and how they are calculated.
UFT Dues for 2025 Taxes
Learn how much you are being charged in union dues and how they are calculated.
How physical activity can support mental wellness
Our physical and mental health are connected: Research shows that exercise can boost your mood and lead to a more positive outlook on life. In this episode of the Brewing Wellness podcast, Shanna Honkomp, a social work graduate and yoga instructor, and Stuart Kaplan, UFT Staten Island Safety and Health representative and chair of the UFT Runners Committee, share the benefits of staying active and offer tips for how to find what works best for you.
Hochul signs bills to keep kids SAFE
Gov. Kathy Hochul chose UFT headquarters on June 20 to sign into law two "first-in-the-nation" pieces of legislation to protect children online.
Union dues
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Nurses photo galleries
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The Federation of Nurses is often featured in the media spotlighting our role in advocating for healthcare professionals, negotiating for better working conditions, improved health care policies, and protecting our members' rights and benefits.
Contracts & resources
Our hub for Federation of Nurses member resources includes chapter contracts, important forms, information about union dues and a collection of articles about self-care and wellness.
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Federation of Nurses/UFT
The Federation of Nurses is the second largest health care union in the country representing more than 5,000 registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at private hospitals and home health care agencies.
Our victories
By leveraging its collective influence and resources, the Federation of Nurses amplifies our members' voices and advocates for meaningful change at both the institutional and legislative levels.
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Members rally and win at PS 157
After months of organizing that culminated with a protest rally outside their school on April 16, staff and parents at PS 157 in the Bronx have spurred the Department of Education and NYPD to take immediate action to improve safety outside the...
Spring Education Conference
UFT President Michael Mulgrew celebrated educators' resolve and hard work in the face of challenges as more than 1,000 UFT members turned out for the union's Spring Education Conference, which featured a town hall on literacy and a keynote speech by...
Praise for a teacher and a ‘bright light’
A Brooklyn teacher gives another her well-deserved flowers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Let’s acknowledge and celebrate civil dissent
In the face of the outcry against teaching the horrors of enslavement in the U.S. and the historic fight for civil rights, it’s time the country demonstrates how much civil dissent should be valued by making Aug. 28 -- the date of the 1963 March on...
Remembering Dick Procida
Dick Procida, the retired longtime District 19 representative who died on May 12, is remembered as a friend and tireless mentor in a touching tribute.
Class size matters
The union must keep fighting the good fight for reducing class size for the good of all students’ success.
Physical well-being
When it comes to being your best self, taking care of your physical health is one of the best ways to ensure your mental well-being.
Funding the future of technical education
UFT Vice President Leo Gordon writes about the importance of fostering industry partnerships, like this year's $6.1 billion in funding to tech giant Micron as part of a collaborative effort by the UFT and parent union AFT. These partnerships provide...
Lorraine Dolengo-Santiago, diabetes nurse educator
In her role as a diabetes nurse educator, school nurse Lorraine Dolengo-Santiago teaches fellow school nurses, students, parents and educators in the Bronx how to manage diabetes in school.
Getting a ‘fix’ on fairness
Thanks to vigorous lobbying by members from the UFT, its state affiliate NYSUT and other public employee unions in New York state, state lawmakers approved a change in the final average salary calculation for members of Tier 6 of the pension system...
Student-created reviews boost math skills
As a middle school math teacher, I’ve learned that providing students with spiral reviews — having students revisit concepts throughout the year — created by their peers instills a sense of ownership of the work. It typically makes the problems more...
In sickness and in death
It’s always a good idea to speak with your family about what to do in the event of a debilitating illness or death. Here is a list of topics to discuss with your family and the legal documents you should have. Let trusted family members know where...
Sign up for Si Beagle classes
RTC members can register for the Fall 2024/Intersession 2025 Si Beagle starting July 15.
UFT gets the part
Performers and instructors at the New York City location for Second City, the renowned comedy theater group that has launched the careers of many famous comedians and actors, have chosen the UFT as their bargaining agent, the union announced in May.