Events calendar
Featured Events
- Workshop | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
| Graphic Communication Arts Educational Campus
Reading Opens the World and First Book, in partnership with the AFT and UFT, have been distributing free books to children across the country for years. The goal is to ensure that all children can share in the joy of reading and owning their own books.
- Conference | 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
| The New York Hilton Midtown
Register for the UFT’s premiere educational event of the year. This year's conference, which will be held at the Hilton Hotel in midtown, will feature a morning town hall on literacy, a gala luncheon, an exhibit hall showcasing the skills of career and technical education students, and workshops on math, the science of reading, MindUP for Life, literacy for English language learners and graphic novels in the classroom.
- Celebration | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
| UFT Headquarters
The Retired Teachers Chapter invites you to join us at the 58th Annual Luncheon.
- Meeting | 4:15 pm
| UFT Headquarters
The monthly meeting of the union's highest decision-making body. This date is subject to change.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
| Online
The UFT's Manhattan borough office is offering workshops to further engage and empower you and your chapter. Review the contractual language pertaining to the staffing and responsibilities of your New Teacher Induction Committee. Consider how this committee can support new teachers and increase member engagement. Explore ways to amplify the impact of this committee in your school community.
- Holiday | 12:00 am
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Online
Register to attend a virtual Pathways to Parenthood workshop to learn about your parental leave benefits. These workshops are open to DOE-employed members in any borough. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for members who are about to give birth or adopt to get crucial information about the paid parental leave benefits that we fought so hard to win for UFT members. Space is limited so please only register if you need this information now.
- Workshop | 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
| Online
During this clinic, we will discuss the TRS Passport Funds, i.e. investment options, help you explore your TDA choices at retirement and talk about the Required Minimum Distribution. We'll also provide an overview of the TDA section in your online TRS account.
- Meeting | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
| Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Join your colleagues for the UFT Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter's monthly meeting. Chapter Leader Raul Garcia will give an update from the union and chapter, and we'll discuss your issues, questions and concerns. Registration will be available shortly.
- Celebration | 8:00 am
Join us the UFT Speech Improvement Chapter for this year's Better Speech and Hearing Month celebration! More information regarding this event will be available shortly.
- Celebration | 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
| UFT Headquarters
The Retired Teachers Chapter invites you to join us at the 58th Annual Luncheon.
- Celebration | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Please register for the 2024 Academic High School Awards celebration honoring high schools, educators, union activists and school related professionals that support their school communities, students and union in the work they do every day.
- Meeting | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Online
Save the date for the monthly meeting of the Adult Education Chapter. At this virtual meeting, members will hear union and chapter news as well as discuss the most important issues affecting adult education teachers. This meeting is also an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members. Registration will be available shortly.
- Other | 8:30 am
| Maimonides Park Coney Island
Register for the UFT's Annual 5K Family Run/Walk at Maimonides (formerly MCU) Park, the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones! Run as a family, organize a team (chapter, school, work site, friend group, etc.) or simply run on your own! The 5K Family Run/Walk benefits the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.
- Workshop | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
| Online
Register to attend a virtual Pathways to Parenthood workshop to learn about your parental leave benefits. These workshops are open to DOE-employed members in any borough. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for members who are about to give birth or adopt to get crucial information about the paid parental leave benefits that we fought so hard to win for UFT members. Space is limited so please only register if you need this information now.
- Workshop | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
| Online
If you're a retired UFT member who elected to defer their Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA), and you're approaching 72 or already are 72, we encourage you to register for this online workshop. We'll be joined by experts from the Teachers' Retirement System, Board of Education Retirement System and Groom Law Group who will provide information about your TDA's required minimum distribution (RMD).
- Meeting | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
| Location to be announced
This meeting is for chapter leaders in District 75 programs. Please join your colleagues to hear what's happening within District 75 and the rest of our union.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Online
Register to attend a virtual Pathways to Parenthood workshop to learn about your parental leave benefits. These workshops are open to DOE-employed members in any borough. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for members who are about to give birth or adopt to get crucial information about the paid parental leave benefits that we fought so hard to win for UFT members. Space is limited so please only register if you need this information now.