The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) is responsible for educating over one million students in the city’s public schools. To ensure that teachers and other educational staff receive fair wages and benefits, the NYC DOE has entered into a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT).

The current CBA between the NYC DOE and UFT took effect in 2019 and will remain in effect until 2022. This agreement covers a wide range of topics related to education, including salaries, benefits, working conditions, and job security.

One of the most significant provisions of the CBA is the salary increase for teachers. Under the agreement, teachers will receive a 3% salary increase each year. Additionally, educators in certain hard-to-staff roles, such as special education and bilingual education, will receive an additional bonus.

The CBA also includes provisions related to working conditions. For example, teachers may choose to receive a shorter lunch period in exchange for additional prep time, and schools are required to provide a certain amount of planning time each week. The agreement also addresses the issue of teacher evaluations, with a new evaluation system in place that places more emphasis on classroom observations and less on standardized test scores.

In terms of benefits, the CBA includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision care, as well as for prescription drugs. The agreement also includes provisions related to maternity and paternity leave, sick leave, and other types of leave that may be available to teachers.

Overall, the NYC DOE-UFT collective bargaining agreement is an important document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of teachers and other educational staff in New York City. By ensuring fair wages, adequate benefits, and reasonable working conditions, the agreement helps to attract and retain high-quality educators who are committed to providing the best possible education for the city’s students.