Around the UFT
CTE Awards
About 1,000 UFT members and guests attended this year's CTE Awards Recognition Ceremony where the union celebrated the 40th anniversary of Success Via Apprenticeship, a program that trains the career and technical education teachers of tomorrow.
Educators Night on Broadway
Some 500 UFT members celebrated Educators Night on Broadway on March 11 at a performance of “Sunset Boulevard” at the St. James Theatre.
UFT Climate and Justice Committee’s game night
Participants got to try Energetic: The Board Game, which challenges players to work together to decarbonize New York City while factoring in funding, zoning, political support and other factors.
Manhattan new member event
More than two dozen new members from Manhattan schools turned out for some food, fun and fellowship on Jan. 24 at the UFT's new member event at a Manhattan bowling lounge.
Clinicians Appreciation Day
About a thousand members of the union's Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter gathered online and another 380 in person for a day of professional development, networking and bonding on Jan. 27.
UFT workshop on supporting undocumented students and families
Days after the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding federal policy that made schools off limits to immigration raids, the UFT held a workshop about how educators can support undocumemented students and their families.