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RESPECT for paraprofessionals
Paraprofessionals are a crucial part of our school system and are needed more than ever. We are ready to stand up for ourselves and our students.
What's new
Rally for RESPECT
More than 13,000 UFT members called on city lawmakers to pass legislation to provide paraprofessionals with an annual $10,000 “RESPECT check.”
Defend our public schools
The federal funding our public schools depend on is in danger. Write to your Congressional reps to say we are counting on them to protect our students and schools!
Immigrant student and family resources
See information on immigrant rights, the threat of deportation and how educators can support our immigrant students and their families.
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.
Crisis
The union's 30-second TV ad, which runs from April 1 to April 7, spotlights the critical shortage of paraprofessionals in New York City public schools and calls on the New York City Council to pass legislation to give paraprofessionals more money.
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