Events calendar
Featured Events
- Celebration | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Please register for the 2024 Academic High School Awards celebration honoring high schools, educators, union activists and school related professionals that support their school communities, students and union in the work they do every day.
- Other | 8:30 am
| Maimonides Park Coney Island
Register for the UFT's Annual 5K Family Run/Walk at Maimonides (formerly MCU) Park, the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones! Run as a family, organize a team (chapter, school, work site, friend group, etc.) or simply run on your own! The 5K Family Run/Walk benefits the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.
- Celebration | 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register here for the UFT School Secretaries Chapter annual awards ceremony. Enjoy a reception, awards ceremony and dinner to celebrate outstanding secretaries and their contribution to their school communities, profession and union. Festive attire is encouraged for this joyous evening.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
| Online
The UFT's Manhattan borough office is offering workshops to further engage and empower you and your chapter. Review the contractual language pertaining to the staffing and responsibilities of your New Teacher Induction Committee. Consider how this committee can support new teachers and increase member engagement. Explore ways to amplify the impact of this committee in your school community.
- Holiday | 12:00 am
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Online
Register to attend a virtual Pathways to Parenthood workshop to learn about your parental leave benefits. These workshops are open to DOE-employed members in any borough. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for members who are about to give birth or adopt to get crucial information about the paid parental leave benefits that we fought so hard to win for UFT members. Space is limited so please only register if you need this information now.
- Workshop | 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
| Online
During this clinic, we will discuss the TRS Passport Funds, i.e. investment options, help you explore your TDA choices at retirement and talk about the Required Minimum Distribution. We'll also provide an overview of the TDA section in your online TRS account.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
| Online
Don't know where to start with the retirement planning process? The UFT is pleased to invite you to "Your Road Map to Retirement," our retirement preparedness workshop series.
- Meeting | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
| Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Join your colleagues for the UFT Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter's monthly meeting. Chapter Leader Raul Garcia will give an update from the union and chapter, and we'll discuss your issues, questions and concerns.
- Celebration | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Please register for the 2024 Academic High School Awards celebration honoring high schools, educators, union activists and school related professionals that support their school communities, students and union in the work they do every day.
- Meeting | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Online
Register here for the monthly meeting of the Adult Education Chapter . At this virtual meeting, members will hear union and chapter news as well as discuss the most important issues affecting adult education teachers. This meeting is also an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members.
- Other | 8:30 am
| Maimonides Park Coney Island
Register for the UFT's Annual 5K Family Run/Walk at Maimonides (formerly MCU) Park, the home of the Brooklyn Cyclones! Run as a family, organize a team (chapter, school, work site, friend group, etc.) or simply run on your own! The 5K Family Run/Walk benefits the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.
- Workshop | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
| Online
If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief program, only for UFT members, is here to help you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program. This webinar will provide useful tools and strategies to help you tackle your student debt. We'll cover the basics of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We will also discuss the U.S. Department of Education's income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, which are designed to make your student loan debt more manageable by giving you a monthly payment based on your income and family size.
- Workshop | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
| Online
If you're a retired UFT member who elected to defer their Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA), and you're approaching 72 or already are 72, we encourage you to register for this online workshop. We'll be joined by experts from the Teachers' Retirement System, Board of Education Retirement System and Groom Law Group who will provide information about your TDA's required minimum distribution (RMD).
- 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, only for UFT members, is here to help you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program. This webinar will provide useful tools and strategies to help you tackle your student debt. We'll cover the basics of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We will also discuss the U.S. Department of Education's income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, which are designed to make your student loan debt more manageable by giving you a monthly payment based on your income and family size.
- Meeting | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
| Dallas BBQ
This meeting is for chapter leaders in District 75 programs. Please join your colleagues to hear what's happening within District 75 and the rest of our union.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
| Online
Register to attend a virtual Pathways to Parenthood workshop to learn about your parental leave benefits. These workshops are open to DOE-employed members in any borough. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for members who are about to give birth or adopt to get crucial information about the paid parental leave benefits that we fought so hard to win for UFT members. Space is limited so please only register if you need this information now.
- Workshop | 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
| Online
The UFT Pension Department will share information about Medicare enrollment and turning 65 with UFT members. This clinic is especially useful for members nearing age 65 in the next 12 months.