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Delegates OK 3 resolutions

The Delegate Assembly approved resolutions to support paraprofessionals' fight for a living wage and better benefits; acknowledge the work of the union's founders on the UFT's 64th anniversary; and honor the impact that women have had on the union.

Judge dismisses case challenging New York teacher tenure

A Manhattan judge has dismissed a long-pending case that attacked New York teacher tenure and layoff procedures.

How to read the salary schedule

Listed vertically down the left-hand side of the schedule are salary steps. An employee will move one step for each semester of satisfactory service. Listed horizontally across the top of each salary schedule are the salary differentials. An employee...

School Secretaries: Information regarding license requirements during the COVID-19 crisis

The following email about remote era licensing requirements was sent on May 22, 2020, to school secretaries by the New York City Department of Education.

UFT provides support for phonics-based curricula

Hundreds of UFT members took advantage of a free UFT Teacher Center course on the science of reading in July. The course, which combined in-person and virtual learning, was part of the union’s effort to support educators as the Department of...

Future in Focus

More than 250 New York City public high school students gathered on Oct. 20 for the UFT’s Future in Focus college and career fair, exploring the benefits of organized labor and featuring a job fair with representatives from a variety of unions.

Resolution on the 54th anniversary of the 1960 strike by the UFT

On this anniversary of the 1960 strike, we pay tribute to our founders and other members who through courage, loyalty, dedication and painstaking work made it possible for us to proclaim proudly today our membership in the United Federation of...

Shortage area procedures and processes

If you have “unserved” or “underserved” students on your caseload you may apply for shortage area compensation.

Resolution on the 55th anniversary of the 1960 strike by the UFT

On this anniversary of the 1960 strike, we pay tribute to our founders and other members who through courage, loyalty, dedication and painstaking work made it possible for us to proclaim proudly today our membership in the UFT.

UFT testimony on the preliminary city budget

UFT President Michael Mulgrew submitted testimony to the City Council on the coming fiscal year's city education budget.