The United Federation of Teachers calls on the Board of Regents to hold public hearings in New York City as a means of engaging educators and the public in the implementation of the mandated changes to the teacher evaluation system.

UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools Karen Alford testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding Gov. Cuomo's proposal to implement state takeovers of public schools.

UFT Director of Child Care Policy Jeremy Hoffman testified before the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare, Committee on Women’s Issues and the Committee on Juvenile Justice regarding the FY 2016 preliminary budget relating to the...

UFT Vice President for Education Evelyn DeJesus testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding the FY 2016 preliminary budget, mayor’s FY ’15 preliminary management report and agency oversight hearings.

The role of the chapter leader can be summed up in one word — LEADERSHIP. Your colleagues elected you because they know you will provide leadership. Chapter members view you as the "union." They know you are the vital link that connects them to UFT's...

Find answers to frequently asked questions about trips planned through the UFT Just for Fun department.

Perhaps the most powerful and dynamic way of two-way communication with a chapter — and also one of the most difficult to perform — is through regularly scheduled chapter meetings. This guide offers you tips on how to run an effective chapter meeting...

The UFT calls for a comprehensive and well-managed hearing screening program for school-age children across New York City.