Six sports are now added to the list of PSAL coaching activities.

Functional chapters are made up of UFT members who perform a particular job, rather than work together at a school or worksite. Functional chapters were formed to allow UFT members with common issues and concerns to have a voice on the job.

See what contract provisions apply to schools in Districts 75 and 79.

Additional details regarding leave time and personal issues covered in the 2023 contract.

Added provisions regarding other working conditions covered under the contract.

In recognition of the importance of employee health and safety, the DOE agrees to provide the appropriate recognized standards of workplace sanitation, cleanliness, light and noise control.

There would be a major expansion of virtual learning in New York City public schools under the 2023 contract.

See changes to teacher programs for elementary school and special education teachers.

Educators have more autonomy to decide when and how to do their out-of-classroom work. Read more details.

See more information about timetables for pay increases, bonuses and retroactive pay for the 2023 contract.

Find everything you need to know about the DOE-UFT contract, including the Memorandum of Agreement, and FAQ and Contract at a Glance.

As a professional, you deserve a safe working environment. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself, your students and your school.

Whether you are traveling far from home or staying nearby, there are many delights to be had and many ways to enjoy the summer season.

The UFT gave nearly $1 million in scholarships to 196 high-achieving high school seniors and 12 college graduates at the annual Albert Shanker College Scholarship Awards on June 6 at union headquarters in Manhattan.

Twenty-eight school secretaries from across the city were honored with awards, flowers and festivities at the union’s annual School Secretaries Awards Soirée. Honorees, colleagues, family members and UFT leadership gathered in Shanker Hall at union headquarters to celebrate.

Retired Teachers Chapter members gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown on May 30 for their annual luncheon for the first time since 2019. Forty-two retired educators and nurses received awards for their work and service over the past four years.

Multiple perspectives can be deserving of respect. In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, Sonya Brown, a retired teacher development specialist for the city Department of Education, explains the importance of balancing self-care with community care to experience the power of compassionate detachment. Now a transformational coach, restorative yoga teacher and interfaith chaplin, Sonya encourages leaders to bring their “entire selves” to their roles and to strive to achieve that crucial balance.

The DOE's HR Connect portal permits users to upload forms and files. Once you have logged into your account, you can submit supporting documents to HR Connect and it is no longer necessary to send them via fax. See step-by-step instructions for how...

Speech teachers and their students were honored for innovative projects at the 17th annual Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration at UFT headquarters. Their projects were displayed throughout Shanker Hall and presented via video.

Educators will rally for a Fair Contract after school in all five boroughs of New York City on Wednesday, May 24.

Thousands of UFT members came together in five simultaneous borough rallies to demand a fair contract. Elected officials, community members, students, family and friends stood beside them in support.

It’s time for Albany to pass a legislative package to bring real oversight to the charter sector. The charter school movement began with bold promises of remaking the educational landscape. The reality is that charters’ “success” has mostly come at...

UFT Secretary LeRoy Barr submitted testimony to the City Council Committee on Finance regarding the New York City executive budget.

The union’s signature education conference of the year was a fun and inspiring day for more than 1,300 UFT members that featured a morning discussion on self-care, CTLE workshops, a performance by hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow and a gala luncheon.

If you started working on the first day of school (for example, on 9/4), your first check (for example, distributed on 9/14), will be less than the regular, full amount. This is because there are days in the pay cycle (in this example, 9/1 through 9...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement regarding the publication of the Department of Education's draft of their plan to address the class size benchmarks in New York City public schools as mandated by state law.

It depends on the type of ceremony, the location and your job title: Pedagogues and paraprofessionals: One day with principal’s or supervisor’s permission to attend their graduation or that of a parent, child, step-child, spouse or registered...

The UFT announced endorsements of 25 New York City Council candidates in this year's citywide local elections.

The United Federation of Teachers calls upon healthcare organizations to offer ongoing resources, education and professional development for those providing reproductive care in effort to decrease maternal mortality rates

The UFT will urge the DOE to allocate funding to schools to allow them to restore critical programs and positions eliminated during FY2023, maintain or supplement current staffing levels at schools and to help them reach the smaller class size caps...

The UFT fully supports the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America West in their decision to call a strike and their ongoing efforts to secure a fair and equitable deal for their members.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement regarding the city's decision to house asylum seekers in New York City public school gymnasiums.

The UFT Family Child Care Providers Chapter, together with family and friends, celebrates outstanding members during its 10th annual ceremonies at borough events.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew and UFT member Jennifer Rosario, a bilingual social worker covering five Brooklyn high schools, testified on the need for the state to make sure resources reach the schools as part of any changes to state discipline...

School nurses from around the city gathered at UFT headquarters for the annual celebration honoring their work in the New York City public schools.

Wherever you are in your life’s journey, the present moment is the best time to reassess what you want, what’s important to you and what you hope to achieve.