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A paragon of activism

As paraprofessionals celebrate 50 years in the UFT, members can thank Velma Hill, the chapter’s founder and first chair, for leading the charge to uplift paras and their communities by transforming their job into a secure union career.

Article Ten — Substitute Coverage

Where the Board is legally required to provide coverage for mandated paraprofessional services to children in special education programs, paraprofessionals employed to provide such coverage shall serve under the following conditions: No fewer than...

Student Intervention and Discipline Code and Bill of Student Rights and Responsibilities - Grades 6-12

Included in this document is the Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities which promotes responsible student behavior and an atmosphere of dignity and respect by establishing guidelines to help students as they strive to become productive citizens...

Article Forty-Three — Duration

This Agreement shall become effective as of November 1, 2009 and shall continue in full force and effect through November 30, 2018.

Article Forty — District 79 Reorganization

The Memorandum of Agreement controlling the rights of employees regarding the 2007 reorganization of District 79 is contained in Appendix C .

Another 25% lump-sum payment coming in October

Tens of thousands of UFT-represented employees will receive in October the fourth of five lump-sum payments associated with the 2014 DOE-UFT contract. Because UFT members have a union that fights for them, eligible UFT-represented employees are...

Article Thirty-Two — Matters Not Covered

With respect to matters not covered by this Agreement which are proper subjects for collective bargaining, the Board agrees that it will make no changes without appropriate prior consultation and negotiation with the Union.

System-Wide Standards and Operational Issues Appendix B 2023

The Board of Education (DOE) agrees to provide teachers with either a year-long or semester-long Curriculum that is aligned with State Standards in all Core Subjects.