As we mark the 1960 strike and 56 years of unionism, we salute the founders of this union, the union’s many leaders and the loyal members who stood up for their rights time and time again.

ADAPT Network, formerly known as the UCP of NYC Chapter, represents teachers, teacher assistants, direct care workers, clinicians, and other support staff in UCP’s school, Article 16 clinic, adult day program and residential sites in Brooklyn...

The UFT will urge the DOE to require superintendents to honor the professional support of our newest members by holding principals accountable for the induction of new teachers to their schools, including but not limited to assigning a mentor and...

The United Federation of Teachers will urge the New York City Department of Education to build upon the requirements of Chancellor's Regulation A-831 by requiring a series of developmentally appropriate lessons on consent, healthy sexuality and...

The UFT stands in firm opposition to a constitutional convention and urges members to vote “no” when the question comes before them on the Nov. 7, 2017 ballot.

UFT Vice President for Elementary Schools and New Member Initative Director Karen Alford testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding teacher recruitment and retention.

Rates of Pay back to top Except as otherwise provided in 3 below, the hourly compensation of per session teachers shall be: Effective Date Rate May 19, 2008 $41.98 May 1, 2013 $42.40 May 1, 2014 $42.82 May 1, 2015 $44.11 May 1, 2016 $45.65 May 1...