A. Counselor Files Official counselor files in a school shall be maintained under the following circumstances: No material derogatory to a counselor's conduct, service, character or personality shall be placed in the files unless the counselor has...

UFT members work every day to make a difference in people's lives. On September 11, 2001, in the face of horror and uncertainty, we were there to make a crucial and, in many cases, a life-saving difference. Teachers, nurses, school counselors...

Testimony of the United Federation of Teachers President, Michael Mulgrew, before the New York State Senate & Assembly Committees on Financy, Ways & Means and Education regarding the proposed FY22 executive budget

United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew testified before the New York State Senate & Assembly Committees on Finance, Ways & Means and Education regarding the proposed FY23 Executive Budget.

A. Assignments to Schools No school secretary shall be assigned to more than two schools per week during the school year. A school secretary serving in a split assignment shall be reassigned in accordance with her or his seniority in the system to a...

The UFT works with literally dozens of parent and community organizations in its work as an advocate for New York City students and schools.