Summer cool down
The seasons, like everything in life, are transient. Before summer passes, let it remind us to rest and be gentle with our bodies and minds.
Explore the unknown
There is nothing like travel to open the mind and expose you to new customs, cultures, beliefs, foods, art and attitudes.
Ready, set, recharge!
Educators and other professionals can benefit from taking time to reflect, release tension and recharge. Summer is a great time to slow down and reset, but don’t wait for summer for self-care!
UFT offices are open this summer
The UFT will be open to serve members on a modified schedule throughout the summer.
Student Debt Relief Program
Everything you need to know about the UFT's Student Debt Relief Program and the status of federal student-debt forgiveness.
Member-only discounts
UFT members can save money by taking advantage of discounts on merchandise and services that the union has negotiated on their behalf.
Summertime fun
Whether you are traveling far from home or staying nearby, there are many delights to be had and many ways to enjoy the summer season.
Grow into your own
Wherever you are in your life’s journey, the present moment is the best time to reassess what you want, what’s important to you and what you hope to achieve.
Daily meditation
Meditation can lower your stress level, reduce anxiety and depression, increase your ability to concentrate and bring a sense of calm and purpose to your life.
Planning for retirement
The most common retirement date by far for UFT members is July 1 because it coincides with the end of the school year. If you’re planning a July 1 retirement, you should have already begun to prepare. Fortunately, the UFT has done much of the heavy...