Events calendar
Featured Events
- Celebration | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register for this year's Nurse Recognition Day awards dinner at UFT headquarters on Thursday, May 14. This special event is an opportunity to celebrate one another and the critical work we've done in the past year. We’ll enjoy food and drinks and recognize some of our members who have gone above and beyond in their exemplary union service, member care or contributions to the profession.
- Celebration | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register to attend the annual Academic High School Awards celebration! At this joyful event, we honor high schools, educators, union activists and school related professionals for the work they do every day to serve their communities, students and union.
- Conference | 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
| New York Hilton Midtown
Join us for the union’s premier event of the year, the Spring Education Conference, a day of camaraderie, professional development and inspiration at the New York Hilton Midtown.
- Celebration | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
| Globall Sports Centers
UFT members and their households are invited to a fun-filled day of excitement and community! Enjoy music, bounce houses, slides, indoor zip lining, face painting, raffles and delicious food. This year's family day will be split into two sessions. Don't miss this chance to connect, celebrate and create lasting memories with your UFT family!
- Other | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
| Maimonides Park Coney Island
Bring your colleagues, family and friends and join us for the UFT's annual 5K Family Run/Walk! Compete in the men's, women's and children's categories, or join us for a Saturday stroll on the Coney Island boardwalk. Whichever way you choose to participate, you're supporting the UFT's Disaster Relief Fund. The fund aids UFT members and assists other charities when disaster strikes
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Are you preparing to welcome a new child into your life? The UFT is here to help. Register for one of our upcoming Pathways to Parenthood workshops and learn all you need to know about your parental leave benefits as a UFT member.
- Other | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
Newer to the UFT? Join us for an all division outing to socialize, network and enjoy beautiful views in Snug Harbor — an 83-acre historic campus in Staten Island, now a vibrant arts center and Smithsonian affiliate. This exclusive event is hosted by the UFT Elementary Schools division along with the Member Assistance Program for all our newer members.
- Other | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Staten Island borough office
Staten Island UFT members are invited to register for one or all of our upcoming yoga classes. The cost to attend is only $1 per class! Take a break for yourself — join our yoga classes to boost your energy, ease stress and feel your best this school year!
- Workshop | 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm | Online
At this clinic for UFT members in Tier 4 of the Teachers' Retirement System, we'll talk about pension milestones, how to calculate your reimbursement for unused CAR days when you retire, final average salary and more.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is an evidence-based type of therapy that helps individuals learn how to live in the moment, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
- Other | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Hybrid (In Person & Virtual)
Brooklyn parents and caregivers are invited to register for a parent summit focused on leadership and community engagement. We will introduce and explain concepts related to parent power within the DOE, such as school leadership teams and parent teacher associations.
- Workshop | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | UFT Headquarters
Earn four hours of CTLE credit with the UFT Teacher Center. This session for teachers and paraprofessionals is designed to strengthen K-12 science and engineering instruction using the Next Generation Science Standards, which focus on real-world applications of science concepts. Through discussions, practice and grade-level examples, participants will learn to support their students as they investigate the world around them.
- Conference | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | UFT Headquarters
If you’re eager to advocate for your child's education and play an active role in your community, join hundreds of parents from across the five boroughs for the UFT’s annual parent leadership series.
- Workshop | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Online
All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop.
- Meeting | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Please join your fellow school secretaries at an online citywide meeting. We'll provide updates about our chapter and discuss what’s going on in our school communities. We are now in the second half of this extraordinary school year, and we want to hear from you!
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Each of us mourns the death of a loved one differently. Many find comfort in sharing the pain, anger, depression, and other emotions they feel following a loss.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Bronx borough office
TRS Trustees Tom Brown, Victoria Lee and Christina McGrath invite you to attend our new in‑person pension series. Get ready for a lively, no‑nonsense dive into your retirement security with UFT’s own pension expert, Tom Brown!
- Meeting | 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm | Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
UFT Climate & Environmental Justice Committee members are invited to register for the committee's upcoming meeting. Register to attend online or in person and get important updates and information pertaining to the committee's plans for the spring semester.
- Workshop | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | UFT Queens Borough Office
Queens parents and caregivers are invited to register for a UFT and Hey There Beautiful workshop to help you reconnect with your purpose, passion and talents. As your confidence grows, your true potential will bloom.
- Workshop | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Online
If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief Program, exclusively for UFT members, is here to help. This webinar provides the tools and strategies to tackle your student debt. We'll cover the basics of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and income-driven repayment plans, which are designed to make your loans more manageable with payments based on your income. You are a dedicated educator who has invested in our children’s futures, so please take this opportunity to invest in yours. Register today and discover the path to a debt-free life.