Karen Alford is the UFT vice president for elementary schools. A champion of early childhood education, Karen brings her ...

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 ...

UFT members never fail to show up when it matters most. Here, we celebrate those who go above and beyond to truly make a ...

The New York State Education Department requires all teachers who are seeking initial or permanent state certification to take this workshop. School staffers can use techniques and practical ...

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I was working as a school secretary in PS 104. Our principal, Ms. Marie DiBella, became the captain of the ship. She put all of us in specific locations with specific jobs. I was amazed how everyone ...

Review team meeting presentations, contract guidance and other important materials for our elementary school members.

Come together with the whole Harlem District 5 community to ring in the new school year. Families, educators, academic partners and community organizations are all welcome. Expect fun activities, ...

How have bereavement rules changed? As before, UFT members can take up to four days of paid leave time following the death of a close family member. Before this contract, however, these four days had ...

We have launched a personalized section of the UFT website called the UFT Member Hub to provide easy access to all the helpful resources and information you need as a UFT member. The Member Hub is ...

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