Jun 4, 2014 | News Story

UFT Members Ratify Historic Contract

In an overwhelming show of support for their new contract with the city, members of the United Federation of Teachers ratified their contract by a margin of more than 3-to-1. 

Approximately 90,000 votes were counted yesterday showing that Teachers approved the contract by 75% and Paraprofessionals by 84%.  For more information, and a breakdown of how the membership voted for this historic contract, please click here.

After five years without a contract, these hardworking educators will finally get the compensation they deserve!