Events calendar

Are you competitive? If so, join your fellow retirees at the UFT Staten Island borough office for our canasta tournament. Register with a partner to become our canasta champ! Please bring your own cards and tray. We’ll have prizes, refreshments and fun. We hope to see you there!

Occupational and physical therapists are invited to drop in for digital "office hours" with Thomas Ayrovainen, the OT/PT chapter leader, and other chapter representatives. This is a chance to raise concerns and get answers to your questions.

You're invited to a District 22 pension workshop that will help you better understand your pension benefits and make informed decisions about your financial security. Join us as UFT Treasurer and TRS Trustee Victoria Lee breaks down key pension information, answers your questions and provides practical guidance on how to maximize your benefits.

The UFT Speech Improvement Chapter offers a “Speech Survival Class” for new speech teachers, those who joined the Department of Education within the last three years or who are returning after a prolonged absence. The syllabus covers topics that will help registrants understand and manage their roles and responsibilities on the job.

At this clinic for UFT members in Tier 6 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.

Register to attend the monthly UFT Attendance Teachers Chapter meeting. Come hear from fellow members and your union representatives. 

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.

UFT Staten Island members are invited to bring their families to a special movie night  featuring “Wicked Part 2: For Good” at the Staten Island UFT office. Bring the whole family and settle in for an evening of music, magic and meaningful moments as we return to the world of Oz together.

Understanding the importance of good mental health is one thing, but having the tools to navigate real-life mental health challenges is another. As awareness of these challenges grows, it becomes increasingly crucial to equip ourselves with the skills necessary to support those who are struggling. Join us for an interactive virtual session where we’ll explore the essentials of becoming an effective mental health ally.  Participants will earn 1 CTLE hour upon completion of the course.