I encourage you to review the workplace rights and procedures outlined in the UFT-DOE contract. Please note: you must be logged into the UFT website to view these articles.
Please email me at NRodriguez [at] uft [dot] org (NRodriguez[at]uft[dot]org) if you have any questions.
What to do if you are injured on the job
Injury-in-the-Line-of-Duty
Pedagogues — teachers, guidance counselors, school secretaries, psychologists, social workers and lab specialists — injured or made sick on the job are covered by the Injury-in-the-Line-of-Duty provision of the UFT-DOE contract. If you are injured in the line of duty and you need further assistance, please contact the UFT at 212-331-6311.
Comprehensive Injury Report
All accidents should be reported – even if the injury is not obvious or is seemingly inconsequential. If you are injured on the job, you should complete the DOE's Comprehensive Injury Report (your school secretary will have it) and return it to your principal within 24 hours.