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What's new
Union urges action on special education failures
UFT President Michael Mulgrew asked the state Education Department to hold the city accountable for failing to provide mandated services to students.
Next steps on class size
The UFT's class size committee mounted a member-driven campaign to educate school communities about the state law and how they can move the process forward.
UFT is dialed in for its candidates
This fall, UFT members have reached out to fellow union members by making phone calls, sending emails and registering voters.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks 2024
UFT members took strides in the fight against breast cancer in all five boroughs of New York City and on Long Island to raise awareness and money for the union’s annual October fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Many wore pink and walked in tribute to colleagues who have battled the disease.
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Pension
A defined-benefit pension will provide guaranteed monthly payments from the day you retire for the rest of your life.
Contracts
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UFT Mobile App
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