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Official X account of the United Federation of Teachers. We proudly represent NYC public school educators, nurses, child care providers and other professionals.
New York City
Joined February 2009
UFT delegates voted to endorse Mamdani because they believe he is the best candidate in the race to advance our union’s agenda: to protect our premium-free health care, fix Tier 6, pass the “RESPECT check” bill, implement the class size law, revamp mayoral control and more.
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It's that time of year again! ✏️ The purchasing period for Teacher’s Choice begins today, Aug. 1, just in time for back-to-school shopping. Fill your cart with union-made school supplies: Teacher's Choice Q&A:
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One of the many benefits provided by the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) is the ability to borrow against your Qualified Pension Plan and your Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) savings. Learn more:
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One of the many benefits provided by the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and the Board of Education Retirement System (BERS) is the ability to borrow against your Qualified Pension Plan and your...
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Summer is a good time to check on any outstanding items needed for state certification or to review state education policies if you are being appointed under a different license this upcoming school year. Read answers to common questions:
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Summer is a good time to check on any outstanding items needed for state certification or to review state education policies if you are being appointed under a different license this upcoming school...
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We stand with @NewYorkStateAG James in defending our city.
Earlier this week, we sued the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempt to gut lifesaving health, education, and social service programs for low-income families. These programs work because they are open and accessible. We're fighting back so they stay that way.
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The national tide is turning on cellphone bans. We support the new statewide ban that takes effect in September. It’s time to end the distraction from learning.
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More than four-in-ten Americans (44%) back bans on student cellphone use during the entire school day, up from 36% last fall.
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The union negotiated a legal services plan to assist members with everyday issues like reviewing a lease or contract, dealing with a warranty, or help writing an important letter — free of charge. Learn more:
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The UFT knows that dealing with even routine legal matters can be an expensive hassle. That's why the union negotiated a legal services plan to assist members with everyday issues like reviewing a...
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If you feel your contractual rights have been violated, it’s time to speak up and seek a fair resolution. Filing a grievance is the formal way that members object to the DOE’s violation of the DOE-UFT contract or of established DOE policy and practice:
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If you feel your contractual rights have been violated, it’s time to speak up and seek a fair resolution. If informal measures don’t fix your issue, your chapter leader can assist you in preparing...
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UFT Honors Rose Schwally, a dedicated and caring school secretary who spent 23 of her 24-year school secretarial career at Brooklyn’s City-As-School, where she got along well with colleagues and students alike. Read more about her life and legacy:
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It's #WorldEmojiDay! Let us know how you are spending your well-deserved time off this summer using only emojis 😄 ⛵ 🍉 🍧 🩴 🌴 ☀️ ⛳ 🎣 📖.
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UFT members can save money by taking advantage of these discounts on merchandise and services — including travel, entertainment, classroom resources, self-care and apparel — that the union has negotiated on their behalf. Learn more:
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UFT members can save money by taking advantage of these discounts on merchandise and services that the union has negotiated on their behalf.
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Pasha Durr teaches Brooklyn high school students in their homes when they’re unable to physically attend school. "My favorite part of home instruction is being a silver lining in a student’s day," Durr said. Read:
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Pasha Durr teaches Brooklyn high school students in their homes when they’re unable to physically attend school.
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Queens math teacher Maria Dela Cruz loved math contests as a child and hosted similar ones at her school until COVID-19 struck. So she was ready when her principal presented her with the chance to host a national math competition for her students. Read:
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Maria Dela Cruz and her fellow math teachers at Newtown High School in Queens fuel their students' interest in the subject by participating in a national math competition whose live and virtual...
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Following the UFT Delegate Assembly's vote to endorse him in November's general election, NYC Democratic mayoral nominee @ZohranKMamdani described his campaign as a movement rooted in organized labor.
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On Wednesday, following the UFT Delegate Assembly’s vote the previous day to endorse @ZohranKMamdani in November’s general mayoral election, the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor spoke about the impact that being a New York City public school alum has had on him.
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We held a press conference at union headquarters this morning following Tuesday’s vote by the UFT Delegate Assembly to endorse Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. Mamdani addressed the choice members with have to make when voting in the November general mayoral election.
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“Why can't we attract and retain teachers the way we used to? We know the answer: We’re forcing them to earn less & work longer. We’re telling them the bargain they made to work in public service & have the benefit of a public pension is being taken away.” - @ZohranKMamdani
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“We are looking forward to having a real partnership in City Hall with someone who truly will say, ‘What do we need to do to support our school system? What do we need to do to support the people who are trying to make their students’ lives better?’” — Michael Mulgrew.
We entrust our city's future to the nearly 200,000 teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors and more of the @UFT. Now more than ever, they need a mayor who recognizes their value and has their backs. I am honored to earn their endorsement.
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👓 The number of optical stores available to UFT Welfare Fund-eligible members has increased by almost 900 nationwide with the addition of Visionworks to the UFT Welfare Fund network, bringing the total network size to nearly 4,000. Learn more:
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