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NYC Solves policy updates address our concerns
As a result of our intense negotiations with the DOE over our concerns with the NYC Solves curriculum, the DOE is releasing ...
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UFT Power Points
Member participation builds our union’s power. That’s why we launched Union Power Points, a new program that encourages ...
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FAQ on the proposed City Council legislation
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 ...
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UFT launches TV ad campaign to highlight NYC public school educators’ support for students in face of challenges
The UFT today launched a television ad campaign recognizing New York City public school educators as they overcome challenges while helping students reach their full potential. The spot, “What Kids ...
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Testimony of Michael Mulgrew on the governor's proposed 2025-26 budget
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, before the 2025 Joint Legislative Budget Committee regarding the governor’s proposed executive budget for the 2025-26 ...
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Learn about our conference's keynote speaker
We are pleased to share that Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., a school psychologist, international speaker and author on a mission to help children thrive by supporting educators, mental health providers ...
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UFT urges legislation to put more money in pockets of school paraprofessionals
United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew and New York City paraprofessionals joined City Council Education Committee Chair Rita Joseph, Council Labor Committee Chair Carmen De La Rosa, ...
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Testimony of Michael Mulgrew on the DOE's provision of special education services
Good afternoon. My name is Michael Mulgrew, and I am the president of the United Federation of Teachers. On behalf of our union’s over 190,000 members, I want to thank Chair Joseph and the Education ...
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New York City health plans
As a UFT member, you have a comprehensive health benefits package that city unions jointly negotiate for their members and the supplemental benefits that the UFT Welfare Fund provides. Although you ...
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Music to the ears
The CMA Foundation’s Music Teachers of Excellence program recognizes exceptional teaching and student learning. The award is presented annually to 30 teachers who raise awareness of music education ...
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If both parents work for the DOE, are both eligible for UFT parental leave?
Both parents are each entitled to six weeks of UFT parental leave if they both work for the DOE in UFT-represented titles. In the 2023 DOE-UFT contract, the union fixed a thorny issue with the ...