A union of professionals
Learn about our proposed health care plan
The Municipal Labor Committee and the city reached a tentative agreement on a health care plan for in‑service and pre-Medicare employees. Review FAQs, view our slide deck presentation and read more details about the plan.
What's new
Next raise coming Sept. 14
Salaries of UFT-represented DOE employees will rise by 3.25% — the fourth raise of our current contract. Learn when you can expect this increase in your pay check.
Cellphone ban takes effect
The new academic year marks the start of the statewide bell-to-bell ban on cellphones and other internet-enabled electronic communication devices on school grounds.
Icebreaker ideas for building rapport
Starting the school year off on a good note in the fall can help us steer the rest of the year in a positive direction.
Labor Parade 2025
More than 1,000 UFT members turned out in a powerful display of union pride as they marched up Fifth Avenue on Sept. 6 for New York City’s annual Labor Parade. Members paraded in solidarity with thousands of other unionists across the city, on foot, by float or atop a double-decker bus.
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.
More for Members
UFT Mobile App
A new mobile app has been launched for members to connect with us and access important information.
UFT Member Hub
The Member Hub has personalized content, services and resources you need as a UFT member.