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A list of the most commonly asked questions.

I am a UFT retiree and am a “snowbird.” How do I update my secondary address on file with the union?

From the “My Account” page of the UFT website, you will also find a link to Change of Status/Update your Information form to update your secondary address.

Requests to add or update a secondary address can also be made by email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) or via mail. Please let us know that is it your secondary address and allow some time to coordinate within all UFT departments.

If you send an email, you must include:

  1. Your first and last name
  2. Your UFT ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security number
  3. the new information


You may also write to the union at: Membership Department, 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 to notify us of a new or modified secondary address. If you send the request by mail, YOU MUST SIGN the request.

If you move seasonally, be sure to call the UFT Membership Department at 212-701-9690 each time you change your location so we can be sure to send your mail where you are currently residing.

How do I change my name on record with the UFT?

You must provide a legal document (marriage certificate, etc.) for proof of name change.

If you receive Welfare Fund benefits, you should fill out the fill out the Welfare Fund’s Change of Status Form on the UFT website to change your name. If you need further assistance, contact the Welfare Fund at 212-539-0500.

If you don’t receive Welfare Fund benefits (you are a per diem or a paraprofessional sub, for example), you should contact the UFT Membership Department at 212-539-0500 or membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) to change your name.

I am the guardian/Power of Attorney for a UFT member. How do I update the member’s contact information?

Requests to add or update a secondary address must be made by email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) or via mail. You must provide a copy of the legal document in which you are appointed as guardian or Power of Attorney when requesting any change of personal information.

If you send an email, you must include:

  1. The member’s first and last name
  2. The member’s UFT ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security number
  3. the new information
     

You may also send the request in writing to the UFT Membership Department, 52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004. If you send the request by mail, YOU MUST SIGN the request.

How do I get a new copy of my UFT membership card?

If you never received or lost your UFT membership card, you can request a replacement, but keep in mind that the UFT-Mobile app contains a digital version of your membership card with your UFT member ID number and a QR code for scanning. If you would like to request a physical card, call UFT Member Services at 212-701-9690 or email your request to memberservices [at] uft [dot] org (memberservices[at]uft[dot]org).

In both cases, you will need to provide your full name, address, telephone number and your UFT ID number OR the last four digits of your Social Security number OR your file number OR your EIS number.

I stopped receiving UFT mail, including the New York Teacher. What do I do?

To find out if we have your correct address on file and to update it if we don’t, the quickest way is to download the UFT-Mobile app and go to “My UFT.” You can also call the UFT Membership Department at 212-701-9690 to check if we have the correct address.

You can also send an email to membership [at] uft [dot] org (membership[at]uft[dot]org) from the email address on record with the union.
You must include:

  • your first and last name
  • your UFT member ID number OR the last four digits of your Social Security number OR your file number OR your EIS number
  • the new information

If you receive Welfare Fund benefits, you may also update your mailing address by filling out the fill out the Welfare Fund’s Change of Status Form on the UFT website. You must be logged in to access this form.

Federation of Nurses/UFT members and other UFT members who do not receive Welfare Fund benefits will also find a link to a Change of Status/Update your Information form on the My Account page of the UFT website after they log in.

Am I eligible to join the UFT?

You can enroll in the UFT if you are a New York City Department of Education pedagogue, paraprofessional, hourly group or retiree, or if you belong to one of the charter or private schools, hospitals or non-profit organizations in which employees have UFT representation.

To find out if you belong to a UFT collective-bargaining agreement, contact the UFT Membership Department at 212-701-9690 to verify your eligibility for UFT membership.

How do I join the UFT and enroll to become a member?

Go to the UFT website and fill out the online union enrollment form. You should select the “enroll in the UFT” button to register for a website account (and verify your email address) and then you should follow the “join the union” prompts.

If you have any questions or run into difficulty with the online union enrollment process, please call the UFT Memberships Department at 212-701-9690. They will be happy to assist you.

Can I join the UFT if I am a day-to-day substitute teacher, a substitute para or part-timer?

Yes, you can. Go to the UFT website at www.uft.org/enrollment-info and fill out the online union enrollment form. You should select the “enroll in the UFT” button to register for a website account (and verify your email address) and then you should follow the “join the union” prompts.

If you have any questions or run into difficulty with the online union enrollment process, please call the UFT Membership Department at 212-701-9690.

How much do I pay in union dues? How much did I pay last year?

Check the current dues schedule on the UFT website or call the Membership Department at 212-701-9690 to find out your dues amount. The website dues section also explains how your dues are calculated.

Where do my UFT dues go?

UFT members’ dues pay for the full array of services that your union provides to support you and your career — everything from professional support services and development to help you be better at your job to negotiating and enforcing the contract; from representing you in disciplinary cases to providing you with professional, social and entertainment activities; from keeping you informed through this website and union publications to shaping public policy through the media. Some part of your dues goes to support our state organization NYSUT and our national parent the American Federation of Teachers. But most of your dues pay for services provided directly to you.