With the incoming federal administration threatening to cut funding to our highest-need students, the UFT stands ready to ...

UFT Professional Committees organize social gatherings, conferences, workshops and other activities for members who share the same personal or academic interests. Enroll in a committee to receive ...

We are calling on members of the New York City Council to pass legislation to give every UFT-represented paraprofessional an annual recurring payment of approximately $10,000. Get answers to your ...

Educational paraprofessionals who work in activities other than their regular assignments are paid a per session rate for the hours worked. Per session is a positive payment that is issued along with ...

Substitutes and per diem teachers cannot join the Teachers’ Retirement System, but they may be eligible for pension coverage with the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS). Contact BERS at 65 ...

At the UFT, we understand that developing successful schools and strong communities means investing in the well-being of students, families, educators and workers. The UFT is proud to sponsor an array ...

The Hellenic American Educators Association/UFT represents members of the Greek community working in the New York City public school system. The Hellenic American Educators Association/UFT was ...

Administrators can observe teachers for evaluative purposes at any time after the Initial Planning Conference and then through the first Friday in June. In addition, half the required minimum number ...

As a newly hired pedagogue, you will receive an e-mail from the DOE’s Department of Human Resources with important information on next steps in your career. This information should be placed in your ...

Our members are high school teachers who coach in addition to their other responsibilities. They coach all sports played at the secondary school level in the New York City public school system.