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Will I receive lump sum payments for per-session and per diem work?

There are some instances where you may be eligible; contact your UFT borough office for guidance on your specific situation.

How do retirees receive their lump sum payments?

Retirees who receive their pension checks through direct deposit will have their lump sum payments deposited in to the same account as their pension checks. Retirees who receive their pension checks through the mail will have their lump sum checks...

I am currently on an approved leave. Will I be receiving lump sum payments/retroactive pay?

UFT members who take an approved unpaid leave will get all of the rate increases that other employees will receive upon their return. In addition, they will receive all of their retroactive pay so long as they return from leave by Oct. 1, 2023 and...

Do retirees receive lump sum retroactive payments?

Yes. Those who worked during the contract period and retired prior to 6/30/14 received one lump sum payment for all monies owed in February 2015. Those who retired effective 7/1/14 or later receive payments on the same basic schedule as active...

I plan to resign soon. Will I continue to receive retroactive/lump sum payments?

You will not receive any retroactive/lump sum payments after you resign.

Are new employees eligible for lump sum payments?

Employees hired after 4/30/18 are not eligible for lump sum payments.

Who is eligible for lump sump payments?

All active and continuously-employed UFT-representative DOE employees who worked between 11/1/09 to 4/30/18 without a separation from service, other than retirement, are eligible.

Rights and benefits information for military service members and veterans

Educators who are serving or who have served in the U.S. military qualify for special leaves of absence and may be eligible for special benefits