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Members’ pandemic efforts lauded on Teacher Union Day

"You have all gone above and beyond the call of duty," UFT President Michael Mulgrew said at the UFT's annual Teacher Union Day on Nov. 7 that honored the courage and hard work of members during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Teacher Union Day 2021

The first hybrid Teacher Union Day was held on Nov. 7, 2021, with 234 people, including honorees and their families, attending in person to celebrate union activism in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters in Manhattan while 592 members joined the festivities online.

New Retiree Luncheon 2019

“You have reached the promised land,” UFT President Michael told 650 cheering audience members at the union’s annual New Retiree Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan on Nov. 26. “You had hope and passion to change children’s lives,” he said, “and you did.”

NYC Association of Foreign Language Teachers/UFT Conference 2019

The NYC Association of Foreign Language Teachers/UFT held its 22nd annual conference on Nov. 16 at UFT headquarters in Manhattan, where more than 200 participants chose from among 20 workshops during a day of professional development and camaraderie.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk 2019

Thousands of UFT members joined the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at sites across the city on Oct. 20 to raise money for a cure.

Parents can opt in to protect children's privacy

New York City parents can now protect their personal information from charter schools seeking to poach children from the public schools they attend.

Parents

The UFT collaborates with thousands of parents and parent organizations citywide to help ensure that their children and all New York City students feel welcome and have access to the high-quality education they deserve.

Earn CTLE hours with LearnUFT

As a state-approved provider of continuing teacher and leader education (CTLE) hours, the UFT's LearnUFT program offers low-cost professional learning opportunities specifically designed to meet our members’ needs.

UFT wins guidance counselor grievance

The UFT in August won an important grievance filed on behalf of guidance counselors at a Queens middle school who were forced by their principal to cover for the teacher assigned to their school’s SAVE room, instead of meeting with students that they...

Leo Benardo

Leo Benardo began his career as a teacher of foreign languages in the New York City public school system in 1947.

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) virtual workshop

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) virtual workshop

All new teachers and school-related professionals applying for New York State certification must take this state mandated workshop. 

High School Activist Training Part 6: End of Year Procedures

Register to join Vice President for Academic High Schools Janella T. Hinds at an online workshop series on union leadership for high school activists. Participants will identify key factors that maximize advocacy and foster collaboration within school communities. 

Women's Rights Committee Meeting

UFT Women's Rights Committee members are invited to register for the committee's monthly meeting. Your active participation and valuable insights are essential to the success of the UFT Women's Rights Committee 

Women's Rights Committee Meeting

UFT Women's Rights Committee members are invited to register for the committee's monthly meeting. Your active participation and valuable insights are essential to the success of the UFT Women's Rights Committee 

Speech Improvement Chapter Meeting

Please register for the May hybrid meeting of the Speech Improvement Chapter. We'll update you on issues of importance to the chapter and the union as a whole.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pension Clinic for Tier 4 Members: Pension Milestones, Final Average Salary and CAR Days

At this clinic for UFT members in Tier 4 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.

Pension Clinic for Tier 6 Members: Pension Milestones, Final Average Salary and CAR Days

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.

School Secretaries Citywide Meeting

Please join your fellow school secretaries at an online citywide meeting. We'll provide updates about our chapter and discuss what’s going on in our school communities. We are now in the second half of this extraordinary school year, and we want to hear from you!

Shattering the Stigma: In Our Own Words

Mental illness and addiction affect people regardless of race, education, or career.

Citywide Paraprofessional Representatives Meeting

Please join your colleagues at a meeting for paraprofessional representatives. We'll discuss important issues and updates for paraprofessionals. Debra Poulos, the director of the UFT Contract Empowerment Department, will present an overview of the school-based option (SBO). 

Occupational and Physical Therapists Chapter Meeting

Occupational and physical therapists are invited to our monthly chapter meeting. You may join in person or online. Please join us either in person or online to hear updates from your representatives, catch up with your colleagues, raise issues and ask questions.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Pathways to Parenthood workshop

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.

Managing Anger Part 4: The Mind Body Connection (week 3)

Anger doesn’t just live in our thoughts — it also lives in the body. This group centers on the physiological experience of anger and how to notice, understand, and care for what your body is holding.

Managing Anger Part 4: The Mind Body Connection (week 4)

Anger doesn’t just live in our thoughts — it also lives in the body. This group centers on the physiological experience of anger and how to notice, understand, and care for what your body is holding.

Take Charge of your Emotions: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group (week 3)

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.