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Join the UFT at this year's Labor Parade
Let's show the strength of unions in New York City by marching with your fellow UFT members on Saturday, Sept. 6.
What's new
UFT Delegate Assembly endorses Mamdani for mayor
UFT delegates voted Tuesday evening to endorse Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor in the general election.
In-service health care negotations
The Municipal Labor Committee is currently negotiating with the city on an improved in-service and pre-Medicare retiree health care plan for all city public employees. See the latest updates.
Calm app free for members
The mindfulness app Calm offers its premium content free to UFT members for classroom use and their own self-care. Learn how to get access.
Mamdani’s vision for public education
In accepting the UFT’s endorsement, Zohran Mamdani says, if elected mayor, he will work with the union to fully fund public schools, pass the “RESPECT check” for paraprofessionals, urge state lawmakers to fix Tier 6 of the pension system and more.
Union Rights and Benefits
Salary
UFT members earn pay increases based on experience thanks to the bargaining power of the union.
Pension
A defined-benefit pension will provide guaranteed monthly payments from the day you retire for the rest of your life.
Contracts
Through the strength of collective bargaining, the union has negotiated contracts that protect the rights of its members.
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UFT Mobile App
A new mobile app has been launched for members to connect with us and access important information.
UFT Member Hub
The Member Hub has personalized content, services and resources you need as a UFT member.