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What is the LEAP to teacher program for paraprofessionals?

The LEAP to Teacher Program is offered by the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies in collaboration with the UFT and participating colleges in all five boroughs. The LEAP to Teacher program helps place UFT paraprofessionals at participating...

Contract fact-finding kicks off

The UFT began the first fact-finding hearing for a new contract on May 6. The dispute pivots largely on the question of pattern bargaining. The UFT’s position is that its members are entitled to the same raises as other city workers have received...

Staten Island nurses approve contract

Members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT at Staten Island University Hospital South on March 29 overwhelmingly ratified a contract that includes their top priorities: an increased nurse-to-patient ratio and preservation of their UFT Healthcare Chapter...

DOE and city contracts

View all DOE and City of New York contracts on the UFT website.

DOE Memo: Career Training Program Release Time for UFT Paraprofessionals

Paraprofessionals who meet the requirements indicated in this memo are eligible for release time for non-classroom study or travel from work to their college/university. The NYCDOE will grant release time each college semester (fall, spring and the...

Organizing for a fair contract

Schools across the city led by Contract Action Team (CAT) members joined together during the week of Jan. 30 to hold contract teach-ins that both informed and activated our membership on a whole new level.

Our Contract in Action

This contract marks a significant change in how our schools operate. It takes important steps toward giving us the voice in our schools that we have wanted. It empowers us to make changes that will help us provide the best possible education to our...

Paraprofessional salary schedule (2022–27)

Paraprofessional salary schedule (2022–27)