The operational issues resolution process in the DOE-UFT contract gives UFT-represented educators more voice at the school level to tackle workplace issues.

The contract is only as good as its enforcement. At the school level you, the chapter leader, are the guardian of the contract.

Our contract includes a provision that allows teachers to challenge procedural flaws in their observations and/or other aspects of their evaluation. This “streamlined process to resolve APPR compliance issues” has come to be known as the APPR...

When grievances arise out of school reorganization and involve class size, teacher programs or assignment, there are special time limits. Reorganization grievances must be filed within two school days after the employee has knowledge of the act or...

Principals are required to meet with UFT chapter committees once a month on matters of school policy.

Use this complaint form to ask your principal for assistance in resolving an issue with the implementation of the teacher evaluation system. You must file this form within five school days of knowledge of the act or occurrence that led to this...

Find information about your role as chapter leader in injury in the line of duty situations, school safety planning , environmental safety and health , and renovation and construction projects .

We assist educators in developing school safety plans.

Under Article 10B of the UFT-DOE contract, you have the right to file a safety complaint over violations of the school safety plan.