Addiction is a complex, often chronic brain disease characterized by compulsive engagement in a behavior or a substance craving and use despite negative life consequences. It can involve not only ...

TRS may ask retirees to complete a Retirement Allowance Verification Form annually. If you receive such a letter, don't ignore it.

When students at the UFT Middle Schools Division’s annual Anti-Bullying Conference break into small workshops and begin sharing their own stories, that’s when the real work begins. In those circles — ...

As the Trump administration continues to decimate the U.S. Department of Education, a coalition of states is challenging the shifting of many of the department’s core functions to the U.S. Department ...

The UFT Asian American Heritage Committee celebrated its first Moon Festival at the union’s Queens borough office on Oct. 25. More than 150 UFT members, family and friends enjoyed a range of special ...

UFT Vice President Anne Goldman opened the Federation of Nurses/UFT’s Professional Issues Conference with a reminder of why nurses need a strong collective voice. “The employer is running a business,” ...

The IRS has announced the total amount that employees can contribute to their tax-deferred annuity and/or Roth accounts in the 2026 calendar year. If you are under age 50, the maximum amount you can ...

The Teachers’ Retirement System is introducing a Roth option in addition to its Tax-Deferred Annuity Program starting in 2026. In-service TRS members can now log in to the secure section of the TRS ...

Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and financially eligible students from New York City public ...

The following resources provide information on the rights of immigrants, the threat of deportation and how educators can support our immigrant students and their families. In January of 2025, the ...

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. The goals of this workshop are to: Understand the intent, components ...

Should you require immediate assistance with an in-service prescription drug issue outside of office hours, please call Express Scripts at 800-723-9182. Register with the UFT Welfare Fund, which is ...