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UFT demands bargaining over OATH return-to-work date for hearing officers (per session)
Last week, many of us were surprised to learn that the city's Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings set a tentative reopening date of Monday, May 4. While we all want to return to work, we have some trepidation about the inherent hazards at...
Hearing Officers (per session) Chapter meeting: Feb. 3, 2020
Read the notes from our Feb. 3 chapter meeting . We updated members on issues affecting our chapter and the union as a whole.
Remote learning guidance for paraprofessionals
It has been a tremendously stressful time for our students, our families and us. The Department of Education agreed with the UFT that a change of pace and focus was in order during the seven days that would have been the spring break in a normal year...
School counselors: Our work for the April 9-17 period
It has been a tremendously stressful time for our students, our families and us. The Department of Education agreed with the UFT that a change of pace and focus was in order during the seven days that would have been the spring break in a normal year...
Here's an FAQ about remote counseling
Many of you have reached out to me with questions while we are working remotely during these unprecedented times. Those of you who are mandated service providers have inquired about parent/guardian contact, specifically regarding obtaining parent...
Work of Teachers Assigned for the April 9-17 period and other updates
As teachers assigned, you provide invaluable support to classroom teachers and serve as partners with leaders via instructional coaching. This work affects teacher capacity and student achievement. We are a diverse entity that touches the lives of...
Remote work updates for school counselors
Thank you again for your patience and for all the hard work you're doing during this challenging period of remote learning. I know there are still some unanswered questions about our rights and responsibilities. Here are some updates from the union's...
Here's an FAQ about remote counseling
The UFT and the DOE collaborated on this FAQ to address some of your questions and concerns about remote counseling.
New guidance on tele-therapy for speech teachers and OT/PTs
The UFT has been advocating on your behalf with the city Department of Education, the State Education Department and the state Department of Health to establish new protocols that recognize your professional expertise and need for discretion so you...
Thank you to Paraprofessionals
Today is National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, so it is a perfect time to say thank you for all that you're doing to make remote learning possible for your students and their families. I know it's been a rocky transition under unprecedented...