The Teacher’s Choice program will again reimburse UFT-represented educators for some of their out-of-pocket expenses for supplemental instructional supplies and materials of their choice.

The UFT vows to continue fighting tooth and nail to get paraprofessionals the RESPECT they deserve. RESPECT check legislation providing paraprofessionals with a $10,000 payment became law in August, but the battle continues as the city has taken the...

Teachers unions across the country are renewing their calls for governors to oppose opting into the federal tax credit for individuals who donate in support of scholarships for private school tuition, calling it a thinly veiled voucher program.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with early voting to begin on Saturday, Oct. 24. Find out key dates you should know to be able to cast your ballot.

Gov. Kathy Hochul must opt-out of President Donald Trump’s scheme for private school vouchers, the UFT opines. The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program would provide taxpayers in participating states with a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donating...

The United Federation of Teachers’ Delegate Assembly authorizes the Executive Board to consider, make or modify endorsements during the summer in order to have a timely impact on any such campaigns.

A sustained campaign by UFT members to reform Tier 6 of the New York State's pension system pays off with state lawmakers dropping to 58, from 63, the age at which members can retire without penalty with 30 years of service.


Tom Brown, UFT assistant treasurer and the current chair of the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) Board, was decisively reelected as a TRS board trustee on June 2. He will serve a three-year term.

UFT District 79 Representative 
Patricia Crispino was among UFT members honored during this year's NYSUT RA. Crispino took home top honors as the year's Sandy Feldman Outstanding Leadership Award winner.

Primary Election Day is June 23. Find out what you need to know before casting your vote.