Teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, school social workers, librarians, attendance teachers, school secretarial staff and laboratory specialists may be permitted to withdraw a resignation. Take the following steps: Contact the NYC...

We can install solar panels on the roof of every New York City public school.

The Delegate Assembly of the United Federation of Teachers, the union’s highest policy-making body, today endorsed City Council Speaker Corey Johnson in the Democratic primary race for City Comptroller, and former State Deputy Attorney General Alvin...

Every year, we ask you to nominate a colleague who does outstanding work. During this challenging and unusual school year, we wanted to highlight a therapist who has provided outstanding in-person and tele-therapy. Here's a conversation with our...

The Delegate Assembly of the United Federation of Teachers, the union’s highest decision-making body, endorsed Scott Stringer for mayor.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the state's adoption of new Centers for Disease Control guidelines that permit schools to reduce social distancing between students from six feet to three feet.

In this support group, you will learn to identify emotional triggers that can make us feel angry and healthy coping skills to manage those feelings.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement regarding changes to the COVID-related school building closure policy.

Join the UFT Member Assistance Program's Calm virtual wellness series to learn coping and healing skills and to find support and connection.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that the city would eliminate the rule that requires a school building to close when two unrelated cases of COVID-19 are reported in the building.

Four candidates for the June Democratic primary — Eric Adams, Scott Stringer, Maya Wiley and Andrew Yang — have been invited to take part in the final mayoral forum sponsored by the United Federation of Teachers.

The UFT called on the city and the state to adopt a five-point plan to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on public school students, including earmarking more than $1 billion to address the psychological effects and academic learning losses in New York...

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that high school buildings will reopen for in-person classes on Monday, March 22. High school staff with in-person assignments will report to their buildings on Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19 to set up for the...

UFT President Michael Mulgrew visited MS 245, MS 247 and PS 334 — three co-located schools on the William J. O'Shea Campus in Manhattan — to walk through the site and check in on members.

Richard Carranza is resigning on March 15 after nearly three years as schools chancellor, city officials announced on Feb. 26. Meisha Ross Porter, the Bronx executive superintendent, will succeed him. She will be the first Black woman to hold the...

If you are summoned for an interview for the record that may lead to disciplinary action, you are entitled to union representation or representation by a school system employee.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the resignation of Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza.

The UFT released an update on the number of members who have been vaccinated.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the state Education Department's amended memo regarding in-school COVID-19 testing for students.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the state Education Department's announcement that it would revise a memo that barred schools from requiring parental consent for in-school COVID-19 testing of students.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that middle schools will reopen for in-person learning on Feb. 25, 2021.

For years, GVS has served as the third-party administrator for the Welfare Fund’s optical program, providing services such as claim processing. GVS will now also maintain new resources such as the program's website and mobile app. Their dedicated UFT...

Both the GVS website and the GVS app (on iOS or Android) allow you to verify eligibility for optical benefits, locate in-network providers, and submit claims.

As is presently the case, GVS will mail your EOB after paying your claim.

For the privacy and security of your personal information, program representatives will not send you texts or direct messages to social media accounts. They will communicate with you either by phone call, postal mail, or email to your address of...

No. Although claims can be submitted electronically, they will continue to be paid by check mailed to your address of record.

All Personal Health Information (PHI) managed in relation to this program (as well as all other Welfare Fund programs) is maintained in adherence with federal laws requiring strict security in terms of use, storage, and disposition.

To access valuable information, UFT emails and online forms, you must have a UFT.org account where you can access the Federation of Nurses web page. Setting up a UFT.org account and joining the union are two separate processes. Start by visiting uft...

To access valuable information, UFT emails and online forms on the UFT website, you must have a UFT.org account. Start by visiting uft.org/register. Please note: You must use a personal email (not a DOE or a school-related email address) when...

Follow the instructions below to subscribe to emails from the Federation of Nurses/UFT to make sure you are receiving the latest news and important information. To subscribe: Register for a UFT.org account (if you don't have one) Log in to the UFT...

Subscribe to UFT email Follow the instructions below to make sure you are receiving UFT news and information via email. Not receiving UFT emails? Register for a UFT.org account (if you don't have one) Log in to the UFT website Go to My Account Click...

Approximately 17,000 teachers and other educators responded in the first 24 hours to the UFT survey by saying they were interested in getting the vaccine as soon as possible.

The following newsletter was sent to all social workers and psychologists from Chapter Leader Raul Garcia on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew announced today that the union had reached an agreement with major healthcare systems to expand the access of eligible UFT members to the coronavirus vaccine. Under the agreement, the UFT will survey all its members to...