Keynote speaker Eric Litwin, the original author of the “Pete the Cat” series, told stories and sang songs as he encouraged the 400 members who attended the UFT’s 16th annual Early Childhood Conference at UFT headquarters to put their whole selves into reading and acting out books for young readers. Members attended hands-on workshops about creating literacy activities, activities for English language learners, fun math games and more.

During this clinic, we will discuss the TRS Passport Funds, i.e. investment options, help you explore your TDA choices at retirement and talk about the Required Minimum Distribution. We'll also provide an overview of the TDA section in your online TRS account.

The UFT Pension Department will share information about Medicare enrollment and turning 65 with UFT members. This clinic is especially useful for members nearing age 65 in the next 12 months.

Register for a UFT Teacher Center workshop on Apple's Clips app. These 60-minute UFT Apple workshops are designed especially for New York City educators. In this session, participants will dive into the creative world of the Clips app. Discover how this versatile tool can be used to captivate and showcase student learning in dynamic ways. Learn how to leverage features such as posters, media uploads, emojis, voice-over-video effects, live titles, music integration and more!

Save the date for the School Nurses Chapter end-of-year celebration. Registration will be available shortly. 

Save the date for the Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists Chapter end-of-year celebration. Registration will be available shortly. 

UFT members across the city wore orange on June 3, 2022, for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

UFT members across the city protested the mayor's harmful budget cuts to schools during a Day of Action on June 22, 2022.

Hundreds of UFT career and technical education educators and family members, as well as industry and city Department of Education partners, attended the CTE Awards Recognition Ceremony, the theme for which was “Igniting Excellence in CTE.” At the Feb. 9 event at UFT headquarters, Manhattan, CTE educators from every borough received awards that recognized their achievements and commitment to student success.