See summer payroll dates for pedagogues, paraprofessionals, substitute paraprofessionals and members working in the Chapter 683 special education summer program.

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Review our active campaigns below. Click to make your voice heard and support issues that matter to us, our schools and our communities. The UFT's Committee on Political Education (COPE) ensures ...

UFT members at the six sites that make up District 31 Pre-K Centers on Staten Island are no longer staying silent in the face of mistreatment from their principal, thanks to Chapter Leader Amy Craine.

Reports of child abuse and neglect can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling the New York State Central Register (SCR) Child Abuse and Maltreatment Hotline. All calls are confidential.

George Altomare began his teaching career in 1953 as a social studies teacher at Astoria JHS. Frustrated by the poor pay and abysmal working conditions at the school, he and his school colleague, ...

The following FAQ, organized by topic, answers some of members' most-asked questions about the contract agreement.

Do basic instructional supplies come from the school budget? Many principals may say they have no money for supplies. Yes, instructional supplies come from the school budget. Principals must provide ...

Employees may delay taking all or part of their bereavement leave to any point within three months of the death if the delay is in connection with a funeral or a memorial service that is scheduled ...

Because some events last longer than four hours, PSAL wrestling and cross-country coaches can now, with the pre-approval of PSAL, be paid for up to four sessions (eight consecutive hours) for an event ...

Each school will have a special education committee selected by the UFT chapter leader. The committee will meet with the principal in the spring and the fall and as needed to discuss special education ...

The contract provides for a major expansion of virtual learning in New York City public schools. The DOE’s current centrally run pilot program will be expanded. The expansion would begin next school ...