Richard Sacher, who retired from teaching in 2005, has made acting and singing his second act.

Zohran Mamdani's election is great news for union members and for the UFT. Never before have we had a mayor who is a stronger champion of workers, labor unions and ordinary New Yorkers.


More than 500 parents, caregivers and community members poured into UFT borough offices this fall for the UFT's annual parent conferences in each borough.

Some 5,500 high school students across the city explored college and career options at the UFT's two college and career fairs this fall at Brooklyn College and the Borough of Manhattan Community College.

Some 265 recent UFT retirees were celebrated for their service, passion and commitment to changing students’ lives during this UFT Welfare Fund annual event.

Around 500 members networked and gathered resources at the union’s ninth annual Psychologists Appreciation Day on Nov. 7.

History teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg of the HS for Environmental Studies in Manhattan was named Teacher of the Year at the UFT Jewish Heritage Committee’s annual Tikkun Olam Awards Night on Dec. 2

About 100 attendees turned out for a round of golf to raise money for the UFT Disaster Relief Fund on Oct. 26 for the union's annual Invitational Golf Outing.

About 400 middle-schoolers from 39 schools around the city learned strategies to address and combat bullying on Oct. 23 at the UFT Middle School Division's annual Anti-Bullying Conference.

More than 150 members, family and friends gathered at the Queens borough office on Oct. 25 in a celebration of togetherness and gratitude at the UFT Asian American Heritage Committee’s first Moon Festival.