The UFT is a democratic union and no one is forced to join. Your chapter leader can give you a UFT membership form or you can enroll online.
What union are NYS teachers in?
NYSUT
Is UFT part of AFT?
The UFT was founded in 1960 as Local 2 of the now 1.4 million-member American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Our union is also affiliated with the 600,000-member New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) and a member of the AFL-CIO and the New York City Central Labor Council.
What is UFT membership?
As a UFT member, you will have a voice in your profession. You will also be able to vote in union elections and help choose the UFT's leadership team in your school and citywide. And only members can vote in their school's collaborative efforts to modify contractual articles in the form of School-Based Options (SBOs).
How many UFT members are there in NYC?
200,000 members
How large is the UFT?
The 3,400-member Delegate Assembly is the union's legislature, with elected representatives from every school. The 102-member elected Executive Board sets policy on a variety of education, labor and union issues.
How many teachers are in the NYC Teachers Union?
We are also part of organized labor - the AFL-CIO - and of Education International, with more than 20 million members world wide. We range in size from tiny locals of fewer than 10 members to the United Federation of Teachers, which represents more than 140,000 teachers and other school employees in New York City.
How many teachers are in Ontario union?
The Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF) represents the approximately 160,000 teachers in Ontario's publicly funded schools. It is the unifying voice safeguarding their profession, pensions and public education. This is a mandate that OTF has met for 75 years.
Who is the head of the American Federation of Teachers?
RANDI WEINGARTEN
Who is head of NYC teachers union?
Michael Mulgrew
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How much does Michael Mulgrew make?
Year Title Gross Salary
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2019 PRESIDENT $336,452
2018 PRESIDENT $290,241
2017 PRESIDENT $285,339
2016 PRESIDENT $283,604
Who is LeRoy Barr?
LeRoy Barr is UFT secretary and also serves as staff director, overseeing the daily operation of the union's extensive field organization and both the pedagogical and non-pedagogical staff at its central office. As staff director, LeRoy plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the union operates at the highest caliber.
Is UFT open today?
Our hours of operation. During the school year, UFT borough offices are open Monday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.