News and Events

Salary Increases

All members advance a step on the salary schedule starting with the first paycheck of the new school year (September 1, 2023).

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Initial Salary Placement

Our contract allows for placing a new employee on a higher step based on previous employment and educational experience. The new employee has 30 days

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Residential Differential

“Any member who lives in the City of Hartford shall be eligible for a 3% differential based on his/her base salary.” To obtain this residency

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HFT Holiday Party 2022

The HFT was proud to celebrate our members at our annual Holiday Party on December 2, 2022.  Our members are our strength, and our reason

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Recent Tragedies

Hartford Federation Teachers wants safe environments in all our schools. We work with our central office at every opportunity to improve conditions towards greater safety.

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HFT Gives Thanks

Thank you for greeting your students with a smile today.  Thank you for offering encouragement to a frustrated student.  Thank you for believing in your

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Standing with Ukraine

All of us have been appalled by the suffering that came as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Many Connecticut residents are of Ukrainian

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