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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 .