Events calendar
Featured Events
- Celebration | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register for this year's Nurse Recognition Day awards dinner at UFT headquarters on Thursday, May 14. This special event is an opportunity to celebrate one another and the critical work we've done in the past year. We’ll enjoy food and drinks and recognize some of our members who have gone above and beyond in their exemplary union service, member care or contributions to the profession.
- Celebration | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register to attend the annual Academic High School Awards celebration! At this joyful event, we honor high schools, educators, union activists and school related professionals for the work they do every day to serve their communities, students and union.
- Conference | 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
| New York Hilton Midtown
Join us for the union’s premier event of the year, the Spring Education Conference, a day of camaraderie, professional development and inspiration at the New York Hilton Midtown.
- Celebration | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
| Globall Sports Centers
UFT members and their households are invited to a fun-filled day of excitement and community! Enjoy music, bounce houses, slides, indoor zip lining, face painting, raffles and delicious food. This year's family day will be split into two sessions. Don't miss this chance to connect, celebrate and create lasting memories with your UFT family!
- Other | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
| Maimonides Park Coney Island
Bring your colleagues, family and friends and join us for the UFT's annual 5K Family Run/Walk! Compete in the men's, women's and children's categories, or join us for a Saturday stroll on the Coney Island boardwalk. Whichever way you choose to participate, you're supporting the UFT's Disaster Relief Fund. The fund aids UFT members and assists other charities when disaster strikes
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
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.
- Other | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Staten Island borough office
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!
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Queens borough office
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!
- Workshop | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | UFT Headquarters
Earn four hours of CTLE credit with the Teacher Center. In this citywide UFT Teacher Center conference, educators will learn to present maps as source materials, using them to visualize and discuss historical events. Participants will also learn to help students make connections across space and time by linking maps to other sources, examining multiple perspectives and building geographic reasoning.
- Conference | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | UFT Headquarters
If you’re eager to advocate for your child's education and play an active role in your community, join hundreds of parents from across the five boroughs for the UFT’s annual parent leadership series.
- 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, 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 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online
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.
- Other | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Si Beagle Learning Center at the UFT Staten Island borough office
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!
- Other | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Online
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.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
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.
- Workshop | 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm | Online
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.
- Meeting | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
Register to attend the monthly UFT Attendance Teachers Chapter meeting. Come hear from fellow members and your union representatives.
- 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.