Events calendar

District 5 UFT members are invited to celebrate the conclusion of Ramadan and learn about the Eid Al-Fitr holiday and its traditions. Food and refreshments will be served. There will be raffles, trivia, giveaways and a presentation about the holiday. Kindly ensure that you have a valid form of identification to gain entry into the building. We're requesting that attendees bring a $10 donation that will go toward an Eid toy giveaway for students.

UFT Manhattan members are invited to a free conference hosted by the UFT focusing on men in education. Through dynamic workshops, meaningful dialogue and practical resources, participants will explore leadership, mentorship, healthy masculinity and personal growth. You may register for two workshops, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, or you may choose to attend one full-day workshop.

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!

Brooklyn UFT chapter leaders and delegates are invited to attend an informative workshop about the school-based option (SBO) process. We will review what steps you should take to see if an SBO is right for your school. You'll learn about the pre-approved SBOs and what you need to do if your school would like to make contractual modifications through this process.

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. 

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!

Save the date for the UFT's monthly Delegate Assembly. UFT President Michael Mulgrew will give a report on the issues the union is facing this school year.  

Anger doesn’t just live in our thoughts — it also lives in the body. This group centers on the physiological experience of anger and how to notice, understand, and care for what your body is holding.

Our general membership meetings of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter will provide you with the latest information about important issues facing our chapter and union.

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.

Register to attend a meeting for Queens ENL teachers about the UFT's Dual Language/Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) Coalition. This coalition challenges the misconceptions that TBE is less valuable than dual language programs and advocates for equal recognition and resources.

Please register for our upcoming violence prevention training workshop. School staff can use these techniques and practical approaches to avoid violent situations between students in their schools.

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!

At this workshop, we’ll discuss retirement benefits for paraprofessionals.

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.