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 ...

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 ...

You're invited to a workshop for districts 19 and 23 to learn about one of the most valuable assets you have as a union member: your defined-benefit pension. Learn about your retirement benefits and ...

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

Zohran Mamdani's election is great news for union members and for the UFT. Never before have we had a mayor who is a stronger champion of workers, labor unions and ordinary New Yorkers. This year, ...

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 ...

While paraprofessionals must be available to change soiled diapers or clothes promptly, teachers are responsible for the health and safety of the classroom environment and should take any steps ...

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 ...

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 an informative ...

What resources does the Member Assistance Program recommend that can help my family member who is affected by my addiction?

“We are exposing students to what could be the next phase of their lives,” said Terrain Chambers Reeves, an ELA teacher and the chapter leader at Edward R. Murrow HS in Brooklyn. Two college and ...