A Union of Professionals | United Federation of Teachers
UFT members from all five boroughs of New York City wore pink on Oct. 16, 2024, to raise awareness about breast cancer. Staff at PS 279 in Brooklyn supporting breast cancer awareness. 5th grade teachers at PS 182 in Queens with Chapter Leader Brian Mawyer (right). Chapter Leader Mary Martinez (center) with members of PS 1 in Brooklyn.
About the UFT - United Federation of Teachers
About the UFT. The UFT, which represents nearly 200,000 members, is the sole bargaining agent for most of the nonsupervisory educators who work in the New York City public schools. We represent approximately 75,000 teachers, nearly 25,000 classroom paraprofessionals, and many other school-based titles including school secretaries, school ...
Professional Development - United Federation of Teachers
Professional Development. Educators are lifelong learners. As a UFT member, you have the opportunity to sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge in a variety of ways: through the union's LearnUFT program, our educational courses and workshops and through the contractual time set aside in your work day for engaging in professional development.
Leadership - United Federation of Teachers
Michael Mulgrew is the fifth president of the United Federation of Teachers, which represents nearly 200,000 New York City public schools educators and school-related professionals, as well as child care providers, nurses, adult education instructors, retired members and other titles and organizations. Re-elected to his fifth full term in ...
Your Union - United Federation of Teachers
Your Union. Welcome to the United Federation of Teachers! We are 190,000 members strong and proudly advocate for NYC public school educators and the students they serve. Our union also represents family child care providers, private-sector nurses and teachers and other employees at a number of private educational institutions and charter schools.
Certification - United Federation of Teachers
Information about CTLE is available on the NY State Education Department website. Be sure you are signed up for UFT emails to receive the latest information about certification changes and updates. If you have specific questions, call 212-331-6311 to speak with a certification specialist.
A Union of Professionals - United Federation of Teachers
Teacher Union Day. Join us on Nov. 3 as we honor past leaders who inspire us and celebrate today's leaders who continue in their footsteps. Register now.
UFT Member Hub - United Federation of Teachers
Using the Member Hub, you can view your health benefit claims or leave status, check certification and salary information, search frequently asked questions, and learn more about your benefits and rights as a UFT member. You can also enroll in one or more UFT Professional Committees and access UFT member support services. Members can also chat ...
Know Your Rights - United Federation of Teachers
Know Your Rights. As a UFT-represented employee of the Department of Education, you have the right to professional and fair treatment and to working conditions that help make a tough job more doable. Your rights are the product of 50-plus years of negotiations between the UFT, the Department of Education and the City of New York.
Courses / Workshops - United Federation of Teachers
To help you fulfill Department of Education requirements for staff development and licensure, the UFT offers a variety of workshops and seminars, including: Child abuse recognition and reporting. Violence prevention training (VPT) Dignity for All Students …