# United Federation of Teachers

> A union of 200,000+ educators and professionals in New York City's public schools. The UFT represents teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, counselors, therapists, and other school staff across all five boroughs.

This site provides information about union membership, collective bargaining agreements, member benefits, professional development, advocacy campaigns, chapter resources, and news from the United Federation of Teachers.

## Your Rights

- [Know Your Rights](https://www.uft.org/your-rights/know-your-rights): Information on member rights including due process, grievance procedures, and workplace protections.
- [Contracts](https://www.uft.org/your-rights/contracts): Collective bargaining agreements covering DOE, city, private, and nonprofit chapters.
- [Salary](https://www.uft.org/your-rights/salary): Salary schedules and compensation information for all member titles.
- [Safety and Health](https://www.uft.org/your-rights/safety-and-health): Workplace safety resources, incident reporting, and health-related information.

## Your Benefits

- [Health Benefits](https://www.uft.org/your-benefits/health-benefits): Health insurance, dental, vision, and wellness programs for members and retirees.
- [Pension](https://www.uft.org/your-benefits/pension): Retirement planning, pension resources, and benefit information.
- [Discounts and Promotions](https://www.uft.org/your-benefits/discounts-and-promotions): Exclusive member discounts and promotional offers.

## Your Union

- [About the UFT](https://www.uft.org/your-union/about-uft): Mission, leadership, history, and structure of the United Federation of Teachers.
- [Borough Offices](https://www.uft.org/your-union/uft-borough-offices): Contact info and services for all five borough offices.
- [Programs](https://www.uft.org/your-union/uft-programs): UFT programs including Dial-A-Teacher, BRAVE anti-bullying, and LearnUFT courses.
- [Join the Union](https://www.uft.org/your-union/join-union): Membership information and how to join the UFT.

## Get Involved

- [Events Calendar](https://www.uft.org/get-involved/events): Upcoming UFT events, meetings, workshops, and professional development.
- [Action Center](https://www.uft.org/get-involved/action-center): Advocacy tools, legislative priorities, and ways to take action.
- [Campaigns](https://www.uft.org/get-involved/uft-campaigns): UFT advocacy campaigns including class size reduction, climate action, and education funding.
- [Political Action](https://www.uft.org/get-involved/uft-political-action): Legislative priorities, endorsements, COPE, and advocacy.
- [Union Committees](https://www.uft.org/get-involved/union-committees): Academic and special interest committees.

## News

- [Press Releases](https://www.uft.org/news/press-releases): Official UFT press releases and media statements.
- [New York Teacher](https://www.uft.org/news): The UFT's monthly newspaper covering education issues.
- [Videos](https://www.uft.org/news/videos): Video content including member spotlights and events.
- [Podcasts](https://www.uft.org/news/podcasts): UFT podcast episodes and series.
- [Photos](https://www.uft.org/news/photos): Photo galleries from UFT events and activities.

## Chapters

- [School Chapter Leaders](https://www.uft.org/chapters/school-chapter-leaders): Resources and tools for chapter leaders including guidance on grievances, budgets, and membership engagement.
- [DOE Chapters](https://www.uft.org/chapters/doe-chapters): Department of Education chapters for teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, counselors, and other school-based staff.
- [Private and Nonprofit Chapters](https://www.uft.org/chapters/private-and-nonprofit-chapters): Union chapters serving private and nonprofit organizations.
- [Retired Teachers Chapter](https://www.uft.org/chapters/retired-teachers-chapter): Resources and programs for UFT retirees.

## Optional

- [FAQ](https://www.uft.org/faqs): Frequently asked questions about union membership, rights, and benefits.
- [Contact](https://www.uft.org/contact): Phone, email, and borough office locations.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.uft.org/uftorg-privacy-statement): Website privacy practices.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.uft.org/terms-use): Site terms and conditions.
- [Search](https://www.uft.org/search): Find content across the UFT website.