Yes, as long as you are a UFT member. The discount vendors on the UFT app/website provide their discounts to ALL of the UFT’s members.

Currently, ONLY non-supervisory pedagogical employees will have access to SOLAS. Non-supervisory pedagogical titles include: Teachers, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, School Social Workers, Librarians, Attendance Teachers, School...

SOLAS is an online system designed to streamline the leave application process for DOE employees. SOLAS makes it easier to apply for a leave of absence and upload the necessary supporting documentation. The link to access SOLAS online is https://apps...

If you have lost or cannot remember your password for the Self-Service Online Leave Application System, you can use the "Password Recovery and Account Confirmation Tool" on the NYCDOE website to recover or reset your password. Here is a link to the...

You can view the status of your leave application by logging into SOLAS: https://apps.schools.nyc/solas. Once you log in using your DOE/Network ID and password, select “I would like to View the Details of my Leave Application” to view your Checklist...

You can confirm that your documents have been received in the following ways: When your documents are received, you will receive a confirmation email to your DOE email address. Log into SOLAS: https://apps.schools.nyc/solas Once you log in using your...

You can confirm that your principal has submitted their acknowledgement by logging into SOLAS: https://apps.schools.nyc/solas Once you log in using your DOE/Network ID and password, select “I would like to View the Details of my Leave Application” to...

You can withdraw your leave application by logging into SOLAS: https://apps.schools.nyc/solas Once you log in using your DOE/Network ID and password, you can either withdraw your application OR withdraw your application and submit a new application...

To rescind your non-medical leave request that has been approved, you must contact your principal to discuss rescinding your non-medical leave request. Your rescind request must be approved by your principal at least 30 days prior to the start date...

All NYC Department of Education employees have access to their DOE email via the web. Please visit the DOE Login Page to log into your DOE email: If you need assistance with your DOE email or password, please contact HR Connect at 718-935-4000 .

STEP 1: NYCAPS : go to www.nyc.gov/ESS and log in. Enter your USER ID (your 7-digit Employee ID /Reference Number found on your paystub. Your temporary password consists of the last two digits of your SSN, an underscore (_), the first three letters...

Upon receiving the grievance, the principal must arrange a grievance conference with you and your chapter leader. If the matter is not resolved at the conference, the principal must issue a written decision within five school days of receiving the...

If the principal denies your grievance, the union has 15 school days to file a Step 2 chancellor’s level grievance. The union must investigate the denial, but it can appeal to the chancellor’s representative at Step 2. Only the union may appeal or...

High School—60 days before the end of the term Middle School—Before May 1 Elementary School—Early in the Spring

Teachers in elementary schools who have served in a school for one year or longer should receive assignments for the next school year before June 15. Teachers in junior high schools and high schools should be informed of subjects, grade levels, any...

It depends upon your years of service, your age of retirement, date of appointment, final average salary, and your pension tier, so it is highly individual. Attend a pension workshop or clinic to learn more. See upcoming events on the UFT website at...

The UFT Disaster Relief Fund was established in the wake of 9/11 to help members who lost loved ones in that tragedy. Since then, the fund has helped members who have been personally affected by disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and has contributed...

Donate to the Daniel Dromm Scholarship Fund in memory of Patricia Filomena.

If they are the retiree's pension beneficiary, they can contact the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and the UFT Pension Department. A member's beneficiary (or representative) must first submit a certified or original death certificate to TRS for...

On your QPP retirement application, you must decide how your TDA funds will be distributed. You may receive your TDA funds as an annuity separate from your QPP retirement allowance. You may instead elect TDA Deferral status, and thereby defer...

Checks for appointed pedagogues and annualized paraprofessionals are issued on a semi-monthly basis, on the 15th and 30th of each month. You can verify your current pay by logging in to the DOE Payroll Portal: https://payrollportal.nycboe.net. For...

DOE employees must immediately report all arrest to the Office of Personnel Administration and to their supervisor (Principal) in writing. DOE employees should email: OPIArrestNotification [at] schools [dot] nyc [dot] gov (OPIArrestNotification[at]schools[dot]nyc[dot]gov).

Immediately. All arrests, regardless of the issue involved, the location of the arrest, or when it took place MUST be immediately reported in writing to the Office of Personnel Investigations and your Principal. The best way is by e-mail to...

Yes. The principal must be informed immediately in writing about all arrests.

Every case is different. Arrests can have serious consequences. Members should speak to their private attorney and then to a UFT Representative in the Investigations Department.

If your certification is expiring you need to do the following: You will need to apply for the appropriate certificate through your Teach account. You will need to complete an OT 37 Verification of Paid Experience Form and submit to your Human...

Apply through NYSED at: www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/home.html. If you have problems logging in, email tcert [at] nysed [dot] gov (tcert[at]nysed[dot]gov) and type "forgot username/password" on the subject line.

The main exams required for state certification are the EAS (Educating All Students) and the CST (Content Specialty Test). If the person is applying for a bilingual or special education certificate, additional exams are also required. As of April 27...

It is so important that someone in your school steps up and takes this important role. If your chapter is not organized, there won't be the necessary checks and balances on administration and UFT members will not have the same voice at the school...

Elections for UFT chapter leaders happen every 3 years. The last election period was in 2021. Prior to the next election, your chapter leader will inform you about important deadlines and new information will be posted on the UFT website.

Please send your information about the event to New_York_Teacher [at] uft [dot] org (New_York_Teacher[at]uft[dot]org) as early in advance of the event as possible. Please be sure to include the contact information where you can be reached.

For all subjects for which the student's IEP does not recommend special education services, the student must receive instruction in a general education class with their peers who do not have disabilities. The number of nondisabled students should be...

Your prep period can only be taken away in an emergency, such as a coverage for a teacher absence. You can lose multiple preps over the course of a semester due to an emergency need, but you will be paid for all lost preps at the current contractual...

You should file reports both at school and with the union. It is important to file safety/incident reports with the union because it lets us know what is taking place inside of your building. If you do not report incidents to the union, most likely...

You should report any online bullying to both your administrator and the UFT via a Safety report. You can file a UFT incident report online at: https://www.uft.org/your-rights/safety-health/incident-reporting/uft-in….

The DOE-UFT contract offers you protection and strong support if you have been assaulted while on duty. As well as notifying your principal within 24 hours, you should notify the UFT Health and Safety Department by filing an online safety/discipline...