Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that will allow UFT members who are enrolled in the Board of Education Retirement ...

Single-session schools have four three-hour evening conferences a year in September (back to school), November, March and May and two two-hour afternoon conferences a year in November and March.

Special classes offer different levels of staffing intensity depending upon the intensity of a student's academic and/or management needs. When a student is recommended for special class services, the ...

JHS/MS (all grades 4 – 8 or 5 – 9, if are located in a middle school, then middle school class size applies): 33 students in non-Title I schools; 30 in Title I schools. HS: 34 students; 50 in Physical ...

You may access any salary schedule listed from the menu. PDF versions are available for downloading and printing. Additionally, if you are a DOE-employed teacher ...

For the 2019-2022 contract, see the 2018 Memorandum of Agreement.

The UFT's Member Assistance Program (MAP) has trained professional counselors who can guide you through the problems that can affect your mental health and potentially put your job in jeopardy. Our ...

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New York City Department of Health regulations require the following: From October 1 through May 31, the indoor temperature must be 68.0 F or above when the temperature outside is less than 55.0 F ...

Paraprofessionals are a crucial part of our school system and are needed more than ever. We are ready to stand up for ourselves and our students. A new state law now allows UFT members currently ...

State regulations permit teachers to be assigned no more than one period a day outside their certification, license/appointment area when no certified or qualified teacher is available. This is called ...

The UFT cannot give legal advice in these matters. It is strongly suggested that if you have been arrested, seek the services of a qualified attorney that specializes in these matters. The UFT does ...