The UFT Retired Teachers Committee has a long history of activism and union involvement. Our current retiree committees are continuing this tradition.

Caring for the whole child is who we are and it is what we do. That’s why the UFT is calling upon you once again to bring the ...

If you believe your contractual rights have been violated, you should contact your chapter leader for advice and assistance. The chapter leader will enter your grievance in the UFT grievance system ...

You can also call EmblemHealth Customer Service at 212-501-4444 (TTY: 711) starting Dec. 1, 2025, to speak with a nurse about any transition of care needs. You will be able to keep appointments with ...

Under Line of Duty Injury, pedagogues may apply for important benefits, including paid time off from work to recover and reimbursement of medical expenses. If you are injured in the line of duty, your ...

Passed by the Retired Teachers’ Chapter and now goes to the Delegate Assembly of the UFT. Whereas, Long-Term Care Insurance has become increasingly necessary due to lengthening of life and the ...

The DOE requires that students receiving related services must be re-evaluated every three years to assess whether they still need those services. Here are answers to common questions about preparing ...

I have heard that the new city plan is a self-funded insurance plan. What does that mean? In a self-funded plan, the employer (in our case, the City of New York) pays the medical bills directly when ...