Events calendar
Featured Events
- Other | 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
| South Shore Golf Course, Grand Oaks Country Club
Join us on the links this fall at the UFT’s annual Invitational Golf Outing to benefit the UFT Disaster Relief Fund. Not a golfer? Register for lunch only. But don't miss the fun and collegiality as we raise money to help UFT members and people around the world who are rebuilding their lives in the wake of disaster.
- Conference | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Please register for this year’s UFT Middle Schools Division’s Anti-Bullying Conference, where your middle school students will learn how to identify and prevent bullying and build a more inclusive environment at your school.
- Celebration | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
| Midtown Hilton
Register to attend Teacher Union Day, our annual commemoration of the strike that put the newly formed UFT on the path to becoming the activist organization it is today. The power of our union is in all of its members. Each year the UFT honors past leaders who continue to inspire us and recognize current members who are leading us into the future. There will be a continental breakfast and post-awards reception.
- Conference | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
| The Westin New York Grand Central
Register for the annual Federation of Nurses/UFT Professional Issues Conference! This year's theme is "Exploring Today's Health Care Challenges." Don't miss this excellent opportunity to advance your professional development and to network with colleagues and fellow UFT members! The deadline to register is Friday, Nov. 14.
- Meeting | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | UFT headquarters
At our next membership meeting of the UFT Retired Teachers Chapter, you will hear the latest information about important issues facing our chapter.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Online
Queens chapter leaders and delegates are invited to a workshop on topics including safety plans, the cell phone law, crisis teams and visitor control regulations. Register to review these important procedures and stay prepared for the 2026-27 school year.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Online
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.
- Meeting | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Online
The UFT will be here for you throughout your career. Register to attend this year's first virtual meeting to learn about your benefits as a union member and the programs that are available to support you in your new profession. You'll also hear the latest news affecting the union as a whole. This event will be hosted by the UFT Elementary Schools Division, but all new members are welcome.
- Other | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Las Mañanitas
Join us to meet Cait Conley, running for NY's 17th Congressional district! Cait Conley has been endorsed by the UFT, NYSUT & the AFL-CIO.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Online
Are you a Queens teacher or pedagogue with previous work experience? You may be able to apply for a salary step to increase your pay. A salary step is an incremental increase based on previous qualifying professional experience. You’ll earn more money the longer you stay in the system. In this virtual workshop, we’ll cover the salary schedule and how to apply for your salary steps.
- Workshop | 6:00 pm - 6:20 pm
This required training provides New York mandated reporters the tools to recognize and report instances of suspected child abuse or maltreatment.
- 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, 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.
- Workshop | 8:45 am - 3:00 pm | UFT Headquarters
Register to learn about AI from the AFT National Academy for AI Instruction. If you're committed to reaching every learner, join us for this full-day training! Together we will explore how AI can open doors to learning by supporting individualized instruction that builds on students' strengths. Participants will see examples of AI tools in action as they scaffold texts, adapt materials and create visual and multimodal resources, all while protecting student privacy and data security. Let the AFT National Academy for AI Instruction equip you with strategies and resources to help every student in your classroom thrive! Earn five hours of CTLE credit by completing this course.
- Meeting | 4:15 pm | Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
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.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Online
Join Lexi Mulee, LMHC-D, founder of Wise Mind Counseling, DBT therapist, speaker, and author of DBT Made Doable, for an engaging two-hour exploration of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This workshop is $10 for UFT members and $30 for non-members to attend, and registrants will earn two Continuing Education credits upon completion.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Online
When we’re feeling stressed out, it’s easy to lose sight of our goals and turn to unhelpful behaviors to cope. Join your colleagues in a virtual 4-week wellness support group to learn ways to understand what’s holding you back from building better habits and establish a plan to keep you on track toward achieving your goals.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Earn two hours of CTLE credit with the UFT Teacher Center. Teaching math is not about having all the answers. It's not about making every student reach the same answer in the same way. Learn how to reimagine your math classroom by creating space for multiple strategies, reasoning and discourse. Educators will engage with a rich math problem and examine common myths about how to learn and teach math. Together, let's mold a generation of curious and capable problem-solvers prepared to navigate our complex world.
- Meeting | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Online
Please join our virtual citywide meeting for Career and Technical Education high school educators. This is your opportunity to stay informed, connect with fellow Career and Technical Education educators, and have your voice heard on the issues that matter most. We’ll share important updates affecting CTE high schools, discuss developments across the NYC school system and the union, and make space for educators to raise questions, share concerns, and exchange ideas. Your voice helps shape the future of CTE. We want to hear from you!
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Register for the UFT Teacher Center course, NYCPS Hidden Voices: Untold Stories of Jewish Americans in U.S. History. The course consists of two sessions. Participants will discover the rich and complex identities of Jewish Americans throughout U.S. history and gain insight into cultural, religious, ethnic and historical dimensions that have shaped Jewish American experiences over time. They will also learn practical strategies to integrate the NYCPS Hidden Voices: Jewish Americans in U.S. History project into their teaching. Earn one hour of CTLE credit per hour on instruction.