Follow the instructions below to subscribe to emails from the Federation of Nurses/UFT to make sure you are receiving the latest news and important information. 

To subscribe: 

1. Register for a UFT.org account (if you don't have one)
2. Log in to the UFT website
3. Go to My Account
4. Click the purple "Edit" button, then scroll down to subscribe or resubscribe.

Want to change where you receive UFT emails?

1. Log in to the UFT website
2. Go to My Account
3. Click the purple "Edit" button, then update your email address
4. Click the "Save" button 

To access valuable information, UFT emails and online forms, you must have a UFT.org account where you can access the Federation of Nurses web page. 

Setting up a UFT.org account and joining the union are two separate processes. Start by visiting uft.org/register. If you are not a union member, you can enroll online once you have created a website account. 

Please note: You must use a personal email (not a work email address) when creating a website account. 

To set up an account:

1. Go to UFT.org and click Sign Up (top right corner)
2. Create a New Account
   - Follow the steps to create a new account
3. Validate your email
   - Check your personal email and click the link you were sent
4. Log back in to UFT.org account with your username or email and password
5. Click My Account (top right)
   - Here you can join the union, verify your identity, join the Welfare Fund and/or order movie tickets

Not receiving UFT emails?

1. Register for a UFT.org account (if you don't have one)
2. Log in to the UFT website
3. Go to My Account
4. Click the purple "Edit" button
5. Subscribe (or resubscribe) to UFT emails at the bottom of the page

*If you’re not receiving emails from UFT.org after signing up, check our FAQ. 

Want to change where you receive UFT emails?

1. Log in to the UFT.org website
2. Go to My Account
3. Click the purple "Edit" button above your personal details
4. Update your email address and click Save

To access valuable information, UFT emails and online forms on the UFT website, you must have a UFT.org account. Start by visiting uft.org/register.

Please note: You must use a personal email (not a DOE or a school-related email address) when creating a UFT.org account. 

To set up an account:

1. Go to UFT.org and click Sign Up (top right corner)
2. Create a New Account
   - Follow the steps to create a new account
3. Validate your email
   - Check your personal email and click the link you were sent
4. Log back in to UFT.org account with your username or email and password
5. Click My Account (top right)
   - Here you can join the union, verify your identity, join the Welfare Fund and/or order movie tickets

Not receiving UFT emails?

1. Register for a UFT.org account (if you don't have one)
2. Log in to the UFT website
3. Go to My Account
4. Click the purple "Edit" button
5. Subscribe (or resubscribe) to UFT emails at the bottom of the page

*If you’re not receiving emails from UFT.org after signing up, check our FAQ. 

Want to change where you receive UFT emails?

1. Log in to the UFT website
2. Go to My Account
3. Click the purple "Edit" button above your personal details
4. Update your email address and click Save

All Personal Health Information (PHI) managed in relation to this program (as well as all other Welfare Fund programs) is maintained in adherence with federal laws requiring strict security in terms of use, storage, and disposition.

No. Although claims can be submitted electronically, they will continue to be paid by check mailed to your address of record.

For the privacy and security of your personal information, program representatives will not send you texts or direct messages to social media accounts. They will communicate with you either by phone call, postal mail, or email to your address of record.

Both the GVS website and the GVS app (on iOS or Android) allow you to verify eligibility for optical benefits, locate in-network providers, and submit claims.

For years, GVS has served as the third-party administrator for the Welfare Fund’s optical program, providing services such as claim processing. GVS will now also maintain new resources such as the program's website and mobile app. Their dedicated UFT representatives can assist with appointment scheduling, benefit questions, and inquiries about services rendered. On request, GVS can also serve as a liaison for you and/or your covered dependents when obtaining services at participating providers. For more information, visit the GVS website. 

Teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, school social workers, librarians, attendance teachers, school secretarial staff and laboratory specialists may be permitted to withdraw a resignation.

Take the following steps:

• Contact the NYC Department of Education Office of Field Services at OFIS@schools.nyc.gov to inform them or your desire to withdraw your resignation/retirement. The Office of Field Services will inform you if you are eligible to withdraw your resignation/retirement. If you are eligible, you may proceed with the remaining steps.
• Submit an online application via teachnyc.net.
• Secure a position at a school. If the DOE is in a state of restricted hiring or the online teacher application is closed, and you are therefore unable to secure a position at a school, you cannot rescind your resignation.
• Obtain a Nomination Letter from the school that wants to hire you.
• Complete a Withdrawal of Resignation Form
• Photocopy the form for your records.
• Submit the Withdrawal of Resignation form with a copy of your nomination letter to Field Services. You must have the Withdrawal form notarized before submitting. Please see "Submitting a Withdrawal of Resignation Retirement Form" for instructions.
• On your first day of employment, complete and submit a “Commencement of Service upon Withdrawal of Resignation or Restoration from Retirement” form (available via DOE HR Connect) to the DOE Office of Field Services.

(You must log in to HR Connect to view DOE materials.)