The NYC Employees PPO (NYCE PPO) health care plan will replace the GHI CBP plan for in-service city workers and pre-Medicare retirees on Jan. 1, 2026. The following are answers to members’ most common ...

Social workers and psychologists are invited to their chapter's 20th annual Clinicians Appreciation Day. This year, in addition to our two-part workshop, we'll present awards for UFT Social Worker of ...

Please join us for a friendly and informative meet and greet with UFT Assistant Treasurer Tom Brown, chair of the New York City Teachers’ Retirement Board. This session will include a discussion on ...

Are you preparing to welcome a new child into your life? The UFT is here to help. Register for one of our upcoming Pathways to Parenthood workshops and learn all you need to know about your parental ...

Pay for substitute paraprofessionals will increase annually under our 2023 contract. See the current pay rates » ...

"As a former teacher and life-long educator, Kamar Samuels has the experience and perspective necessary to help our school system thrive. We are looking forward to working together to protect our ...

We know there has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about prescription coverage, so we want to take a moment to explain what is—and is not—changing when it comes to getting your ...

you have participated in the TDA Program for at least one year; you are an in-service member, or you are on a leave of absence, or you have TDA Deferral status; you are not in default on an existing ...

Not necessarily. Charter schools each decide what retirement benefits they will offer. They do not automatically provide pension coverage through the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System. However ...

Notification and/or Approval No referrals needed. Preauthorization for some services required. Referrals needed for specialists. Preferred provider: no copay. Nonpreferred PCP: $10 copay. Referrals ...

No. Days when DOE employees do not work (such as a holiday, a school break or a weekend) during your parental leave will not extend its six-week duration. However, if you are a birth parent who uses ...

The contractual provision regarding the DOE’s obligation to provide basic instructional supplies and books was updated and expanded. The DOE is now obligated to provide staff with access to electronic ...