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Fix Tier 6 Day of Action
Tuesday, May 6, will be a citywide UFT Day of Action to call on state lawmakers to fix Tier 6. Our focus this year is on lowering the minimum retirement age for Tier 6 members to age 55 after 30 years of service. There will be rallies at 4 p.m. in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Borough Hall), Queens (Queens Borough Hall) and Manhattan (Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building). Bronx members will be leafleting starting at 4:15 p.m. at three major transit hubs. Staten Island is organizing a rally in every school.
Nurse Recognition Day Celebration
Register to attend this year's Nurse Recognition Day Celebration at UFT Headquarters. Join us to celebrate each other and the critical work that's been done in the past year.
Spring Education Conference 2025
Register for the union’s premier event of the year, the Spring Education Conference. This year’s theme is “We Teach This City!” Bring your New York City pride to the New York Hilton Midtown for a day of camaraderie, professional development and inspiration that can come only from the educators who teach in the best city in the world. You’ll enjoy a town hall, exhibits, a gala luncheon, entertainment and workshops inspired by the rich history, culture and educational opportunities of New York City.
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