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Family Child Care Providers
The UFT has created a new telehealth benefit for members who are not eligible for city health insurance. UFT members who are substitute paraprofessionals, per-diem teachers and members of the union’s ...
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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 backs $10K boost for paras
We are calling on the New York City Council to pass legislation to provide a permanent annual payment of about $10,000 to all full-time paraprofessionals. UFT President Michael Mulgrew joined City ...
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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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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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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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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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Can I borrow days and also take a UFT parental leave?
Take the traditional maternity leave including any applicable right to borrow days and/or use a grace period; or Take a UFT parental leave. Under this option, immediately following the birth of a ...
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What is child care leave?
If UFT-represented DOE employees want to take additional time off following a UFT parental leave or a maternity leave to care for their child, they may take an unpaid child care leave until the ...