About Us

The Dobbs Ferry United Teachers (DFUT) is the exclusive collective bargaining representative for the professional educational staff of the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District in Westchester County, New York. The organization represents all full-time and part-time employees on the teachers' salary schedule, including classroom teachers, school counselors, librarians, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, speech and language pathologists, and nurses.

The DFUT negotiates with the Board of Education regarding compensation, hours, employee benefits, and working conditions, while also maintaining a partnership committee to foster open dialogue on matters of material concern.

Additionally, the union is dedicated to supporting the professional growth of its members and ensuring that student performance meets or exceeds state standards.