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What is the OEO?

OEO is the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management. OEO is the internal DOE office that investigates allegations of sexual harassment and all forms of discrimination. Members are entitled to be represented by a fellow employee or by a...

What is SCI?

SCI is the Special Commissioner of Investigation. This is the external agency responsible for investigating serious allegations of misconduct. Members are entitled to be represented by an attorney. The UFT has arrangements with a panel of private...

What is OSI?

OSI is the Office of Special Investigations. It is the internal office of the Department of Education that monitors various allegations of violations of Chancellor’s Regulations and other allegations of wrongdoing. Members are entitled to be...

What is OPI?

OPI is the Office of Personnel Investigation. It is the unit responsible for clearing employees to work for the Department of Education. OPI monitors active investigations, arrest, and suspensions. OPI is also responsible for fingerprints, background...

Lawmakers vote to cut tie between state test scores and teacher ratings

In a huge victory for the UFT, both houses of the state Legislature on Jan. 23 voted overwhelmingly to end the requirement that state test scores be used in evaluating teachers in New York State.

Resolution supporting California teachers unions' defense of due process and seniority rights

The UFT strongly supports the vigorous efforts of our colleagues in the California Federation of Teachers and the California Teachers Association in defending against the deceitful and dangerous claims of a lawsuit now being heard in a California...

Resolution in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board Supreme Court ruling

The UFT commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling and honors its significance to our country’s history through the UFT’s continuing fight for racial, social and economic justice in our schools, our city and our...

Testimony on Governor Cuomo's FY 2014-2015 executive budget proposal

UFT President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York State Senate and Assembly Joint Committees on Education and Finance about the governor's proposed executive budget.