A Union of Professionals
UFT chapter elections
When we have strong representatives, we have a stronger union. Review our special chapter election section to learn more about school chapter elections and functional chapter elections this spring and be sure to vote!
What's new
Climate education teaching resources
These online materials will help you address the city's last Climate Action Day of the year on June 12.
Switching schools
Learn more about the Open Market Transfer Plan which gives UFT members the opportunity to transfer to a different school.
Pride Month teaching resources
Use these materials to help address issues of equality, inclusiveness, mutual understanding and acceptance.
Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration 2024
At the 18th annual Better Speech and Hearing Month Celebration on May 30 at Shanker Hall, members of the UFT’s Speech Improvement Chapter and their students were honored for exceptional projects completed in speech therapy this year. The 32 projects displayed the wide variety of therapies that speech language teachers provide.
Union Rights and Benefits
Salary
UFT members earn pay increases based on experience thanks to the bargaining power of the union.
Pension
A defined-benefit pension will provide guaranteed monthly payments from the day you retire for the rest of your life.
Contracts
Through the strength of collective bargaining, the union has negotiated contracts that protect the rights of its members.
Join the union!
As a union member, you'll have access to valuable benefits and gain a voice in your professional life.
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Our Member Hub guide is available 24/7 to provide answers to common questions.