Events calendar

High school educators may bring their students to Future in Focus, an event to show public school students what unionized careers in New York City look like. In an open exhibition hall, students will move freely among tables and speak with union members representing public- and private-sector unions and building trades. You may register to bring your students to one of three one-hour sessions.

Register to attend the 2026 UFT Middle School Division Conference. This conference is your chance to recharge, reconnect and return to your classroom with fresh strategies and renewed energy. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served. Please register no later than Friday, Jan. 30. It’s sure to be a fun-filled day of problem-solving, honest conversation and collaboration! 

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.

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.

The course will examine cultural and language development factors that impact the achievement of students learning English as a new language. Participants will explore research-based pedagogical practices that can be used to design instruction that meets the needs of English Language Learners. Special emphasis will be placed on student empowerment and agency through inclusive environments and assessments. Participants will be required to complete a paper, midterm quiz and final project.

The AFT and First Book have worked together to bring books to those who need them the most and yet can least afford them. Join us on Sunday, Feb. 8 for free books for families and school staff along with LEGO boxes, a DJ, hands-on activities and treats. 

Register to attend an orientation for newly hired occupational and physical therapists. UFT representatives from the benefits, leaves, investigations, Welfare Fund, grievance and pension departments will speak about their roles and answer questions. 

You're invited to a meeting for newly hired occupational and physical therapists. UFT representatives from the benefits, leaves, investigations, Welfare Fund, grievance and pension departments will speak about their roles and answer your questions.

Are you a new UFT member living or working on Staten Island? Join us to meet your union representatives and learn about pension, salary, certification, safety and more. Get informed, get connected and have your questions answered!