¿Si tengo Medicaid o alguno de los planes esenciales Essential Plans que ofrece el edo. de NY, o no tengo ningún seguro médico, tengo derecho a esta cobertura? No. Esta cobertura no se aplica a ti porque no estás pagando ninguna prima para tu seguro...

A packed house of UFT members gathered at House of Joy restaurant in Chinatown on March 10 for the annual Lunar New Year Banquet organized by the UFT Asian American Heritage Committee.

What is Provider Wellness? Provider Wellness is an initiative funded by the NYS Department of Health and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and designed and operated in the five boroughs of New York City by the UFT whose purpose is to improve...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony to the City Council on the coming fiscal year's city education budget.

Who is eligible for Provider Wellness? Any NYC-based family child care provider – whether Family Day Care, Group Family Day Care or Legally Exempt (informal) – with at least one HRA/ACS child under care is eligible. What about my assistants? Are they...

We thank those who preceded us and paved the way for us to celebrate our 63rd anniversary, knowing that the UFT has made unique and important contributions to public education, to the labor movement and to millions of people’s lives.

The UFT endorses Thomas M. Brown for re-election as a Teacher-Member of the Teachers’ Retirement Board of the City of New York for a three-year term beginning in 2023.

Will I have to provide financial documents in order for Provider Wellness to determine what level of benefits I qualify for? No. Provider Wellness is open to all NYC-based family child care providers with at least one HRA/ACS child in care...

Nearly 800 UFT members traveled by bus to Albany on March 13 to advocate for full funding for New York City public schools and expansion of successful union programs including the UFT Teacher Center, and to oppose charter school expansion in the city.

Who are these services for? Anyone with little or no existing dental coverage. What services are covered? Everything you would expect out of a dental plan, including: - Preventive & Diagnostic Services – Examinations, cleanings, x-rays, & tests and...

Who are these services for? Anyone with existing dental benefits at the level provided by Medicaid or the Essential Plan 3 / 4 (or better). What services are covered? Everything in the Basic Plan (see above) PLUS implants and orthodontia. The annual...

UFT members came together for the union’s annual HERstory celebration on March 11 in the UFT Queens borough office to acknowledge the challenges women have overcome and celebrate the achievements they have made, individually and collectively.

Hundreds of school counselors gathered at UFT headquarters on March 11 for their chapter’s 19th annual conference. Excited to be gathered fully in-person, they heard from UFT representatives and speakers in their field, had warm reunions and networked with colleagues.

You offer two types of Dental Coverage: One for folks who already have basic dental coverage and one for those who have little or none. Is it the same with Vision Care? No. When it comes to Vision Care, we have a single plan that’s great for everyone...

More than 900 school social workers from the UFT Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter gathered in person at union headquarters and remotely for a free day of professional learning and networking with colleagues.  

What Mental Health Services are available through Provider Wellness? Through Provider Wellness, all Providers have free, 24/7 access to the UFT's confidential helpline – by phone or by text – provided by Vibrant Emotional Health. This line offers...

Is this benefit offered in-person or virtually? These services are 100% virtual. What types of coaching are there? There are two types: Individual (one-on-one) and Group. You can do as many or as few one-on-one sessions as you like and schedule them...

If I have Medicaid, one of the Essential Plans offered by NYS, or no health insurance at all, am I eligible for this benefit? No, this benefit does not apply to you because you are not paying any premiums for your health insurance, either because you...

The following email was sent on March 4, 2023, to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.

The following email was sent on March 3, 2023, to all members of the Retired Teachers Chapter from UFT President Michael Mulgrew and Retired Teachers Chapter Leader Tom Murphy.

The UFT has compiled the following questions and answers to assist family child care providers with details on our unique Provider Wellness program.

The UFT has compiled a selection of tools, resources and tips to help you support newly arrived English Language Learners in your classroom.

How do you help a student who is being bullied find their voice and power? In this episode of the Classroom Café podcast, we are joined by author and attorney S.P. Brown, who will share stories from her book, "Kyrie’s School Blues," about a home-schooled 4th-grader’s rocky transition to the classroom. Jamie Lepow, a licensed social worker and senior administrator in the city Department of Education’s Office of Safety and Youth Development, joins the conversation to discuss ways to help students overcome conflicts and bullying.

Most of us have stressful jobs with long hours and a range of challenges, and we may experience burnout as a result. Here are some signs of burnout and ways to address it.

Anne Goldman, the UFT vice president for non-DOE members and the head of the Federation of Nurses/UFT, testified before the New York City Council Committees on Hospitals and Health in support of Council Member Julie Menin's bill to create an Office...

While we tend to think of romantic love around Valentine’s Day, there’s also love of family and friends, self-love, and love of learning, nature, beauty and more.

After Florida’s Department of Education informed the College Board that its Advanced Placement course in African American studies would be banned in Florida schools, the College Board removed some topics and modern Black thinkers from the curriculum.

A bilingual speech therapist who “loves to talk,” Fergie Cantos helps students at P 186, a District 75 school in the Bronx, make themselves understood.

Leo Gordon, the UFT vice president for career and technical education high schools, writes that CTE programs in New York City schools have advanced significantly over the past 10 years, with a stronger emphasis placed on technology, industry...

Federation of Nurses/UFT members who are Licensed Practical Nurses with VNS Health overwhelmingly ratified a contract that provides a 6.6% increase in base salaries over two years while preserving current premium-free health benefits and establishing...

Victoria Lee, a veteran teacher who became a UFT pension representative in 2016, was elected to fill out the remainder of UFT Treasurer Debra Penny's term on the Teachers' Retirement System board.

UFT members are prepared to fight for the contract they deserve. That was the message resonating across the city on Jan. 30, as educators gathered in their schools for “teach-ins” led by members of each school’s Contract Action Team.

A weekly Proofreading Puzzle gives you another opportunity to check in with your students, makes learning visible and develops some of the same skills needed for close reading.

Students in the Career and Technical Education dance program at Talent Unlimited HS in Manhattan learn not only technique and performance but also how to choreograph, produce and direct.

As UFT members employed by the city Department of Education, it is important to understand the crucial role pension plans play in attracting and retaining talented educators and other school staff and ensuring financial security in retirement.