A Union of Professionals | United Federation of Teachers
WEBLearn how you can get involved and volunteer alongside your fellow union members during this crucial election season. Two-hundred educators and their families gathered for a day of wellness and fun at Commonpoint Queens Sam Field Center on Sept. 14. They heard from MindUP founder Goldie Hawn and ...
About the UFT - United Federation of Teachers
WEBAbout the UFT. The UFT, which represents nearly 200,000 members, is the sole bargaining agent for most of the nonsupervisory educators who work in the New York City public schools. We represent approximately 75,000 teachers, nearly 25,000 classroom paraprofessionals, and many other school-based titles including school secretaries, school ...
Forms and Documents - United Federation of Teachers
WEBSpecial education. Special Education Complaint Form (Online) We have created a new simplified Special Education Complaint form to track trends and facilitate problem solving around special education issues. Once we receive the complaint, a member of the union’s special education staff will review it. Quick links to key forms.
Retiree - United Federation of Teachers
WEBRetired Teachers Chapter. Welcome to the Retired Teachers Chapter section of the UFT website! There’s always a lot going on at the RTC and this section is your go-to place to get an overview of all the programs and services at your disposal as a …
Teachers' Retirement System - United Federation of Teachers
WEBAbout the Teachers’ Retirement System. For more than a century, the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) has ensured that UFT members and their families have a financially secure future, and today the TRS membership includes more than 200,000 in-service members, retirees and beneficiaries. TRS manages two …
A Union of Professionals - United Federation of Teachers
WEBMore than 1,200 UFT members came out in force on Sept. 7 to take part in New York City's annual Labor Parade. Members and their families gathered on 46th Street before parading up Fifth Avenue to Central Park on foot, by float or atop double-decker buses in solidarity with their counterparts from other unions across the city.
UFT programs and services for certification
WEBThe UFT also offers certification and licensing workshops for new teachers throughout the year. Check the New York Teacher and the UFT website for dates, times and locations. Coaching sessions familiarize you with the test formats and emphasize test-taking techniques. Low-cost coaching sessions help you prepare for these state-mandated exams.
A Union of Professionals - United Federation of Teachers
WEBLearn all about the UFT's mental health helpline, available 24/7 for our members.Don't hesitate to call 1-866-UFT-FOR-U if you need assistance.
Latest News - United Federation of Teachers
WEBSeptember 9, 2024. Review this page for updates about the Teacher's Choice program for the 2024-25 school year. Read more. Casino workers reach contract deal. September 5, 2024. More than 4,000 hotel and casino workers on the Las Vegas Strip reached a tentative contract with the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the latest in a string of recent union ...
News - United Federation of Teachers
WEB2023 contract gives educators more money and say. Three-quarters of the UFT members who cast ballots ratified a new contract that raises members’ salaries by 17.58% to 20.42% when compounded and gives educators more say over how and where they spend their out-of-classroom time. The agreement marked the end of an eight-month battle for a fair ...