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Contract 2023 FAQ: Workday

Get answers to your questions about the workday under the new proposed contract.

Be BRAVE Against Bullying

The UFT's BRAVE campaign aims to combat bullying in our schools. Short for Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education, the BRAVE campaign provides educators with the tools, knowledge and support to be pro-active in confronting and...

Appellate court rules on city's Medicare Advantage plan

A state appellate court recently issued a ruling regarding city retiree health care.

BRAVE Video Contest

As part of its campaign to raise awareness about bullying and intolerance, the United Federation of Teacher’s BRAVE Program (Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education) sponsors an annual video contest. BRAVE encourages students to...

Small class size FAQ

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law a landmark piece of legislation that will lower class sizes in every grade in New York City over the next six years. The FAQ below addresses some common questions and concerns about the bill and the impact it...

Daily meditation

Meditation can lower your stress level, reduce anxiety and depression, increase your ability to concentrate and bring a sense of calm and purpose to your life.

About the School Secretaries Chapter

Prior to 1960, school secretaries were represented by the Secretaries’ Association, an independent group. They were a small group with no union affiliation who attempted to negotiated with the New York City Board of Education on behalf of its members...

UFT launches ad calling on Gov. Hochul and the state health department to enforce NYS' safe staffing law in hospitals

The UFT launched a television ad calling on Gov. Hochul and the state health department to enforce the state's landmark safe staffing law.

OP 504: Request for Reimbursement for Loss or Damage to Personal Property

The DOE will reimburse you up to $500 per school year for stolen or destroyed property such as loss or damage to personal clothing and personal accessories. For reimbursement of eyeglasses damaged in assault cases, use form OP 505G .