To commemorate Women's History Month in March, the UFT has compiled a list of teaching materials, online exhibits and curriculum to address the role of women in society in our classrooms.

As part of its campaign to raise awareness about bullying and intolerance, the United Federation of Teacher’s BRAVE Program (Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through Education) sponsors an annual video contest.

Check out these programs from the UFT to support parents, caregivers and students.

Review the UFT's current state legislative priorities.

FAQ on the spring break 2020 arbitration ruling regarding member vacation days.

World AIDS Day is commemorated annually on December 1 to bring people together worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. We have compiled lessons and curriculum units...

Learn about the five statewide proposals on the ballot in the 2021 general election.

Teacher Union Day offers an opportunity to celebrate our union's recent accomplishments while remembering the brave educators who put everything on the line in the 1960 strike that forged this union. Congratulations to this year's honorees!

For more than a century, the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) has ensured that UFT members and their families have a financially secure future, and today the TRS membership includes more than 200,000 in-service members, retirees and beneficiaries.

Join with other members in a safe space where we will share strategies and resources for support. Together, we can normalize the conversation around substance use and shatter the stigma that harms individuals and families affected by it.

When we’re feeling stressed out, it’s easy to lose sight of our goals and turn to unhelpful behaviors to cope. Learn ways to understand what’s holding you back from building better habits and establish a plan to keep you on track toward achieving...

In this four-week virtual group, you will learn the basics of mindfulness, understanding and regulating your emotions, and how to apply these skills in your everyday life.

Si Beagle Learning Centers offer a wide array of courses, day trips and seminars at locations within the tri-state metro area and Florida. Our centers provide life-long learning opportunities for retirees to nurture their talents and explore new ones...

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for American women. A simple screening can help detect breast cancer early, with potentially life-saving results. As a UFT member, you have access to a very effective breast cancer screening...

The UFT offers several cancer initiatives to our members and their dependents for cancer awareness, prevention and best-in-class treatment options.

UFT members have committed themselves to the fight against breast cancer by partnering with the American Cancer Society for over 20 years. UFT members have collectively raised over $15 million dollars which directly funds the lifesaving work of the...

If you are questioning your relationship with alcohol or other drugs, you are not alone. Use this questionnaire to reflect on your use of substances.

We've compiled some of our most frequently-asked questions for our members looking for information about retirement and UFT retiree benefits.

Juneteenth, recognized annually on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and has been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s. The following teaching resources can help teachers honor this history with their...

We have compiled the following LGBTQIA+ teaching resources for educators to help address issues of equality, inclusiveness, mutual understanding and acceptance. Booklists ranging from picture books to adult-level texts are included followed by...

Albany passed a law to reduce class sizes in all New York City classrooms by September of 2028. It won't be easy to get to 100% compliance with the new class size limits, but if we work together we can get it done.

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we have compiled high-quality classroom resources to help teachers explore and celebrate these diverse cultures with their students.

We can install solar panels on the roof of every New York City public school.

In this support group, you will learn to identify emotional triggers that can make us feel angry and healthy coping skills to manage those feelings.

Join the UFT Member Assistance Program's Calm virtual wellness series to learn coping and healing skills and to find support and connection.

Important information for new members as they build their careers in education.

Schools need the following equipment and supplies on Sept. 8, 2020.

Within the Scheduled Benefit Plan there is a dental panel option available consisting of over 700 participating dentists.

Read testimonials from teachers who have participated in the union's Peer Intervention Program.

School library media specialists, along with those serving as school librarians, perform an array of educational and administrative tasks.

The UFT affirms its continuous and collective concern for making sure New York City schools are safe, respectful and affirming of all students and communities. We all share responsibility to improve, reimagine, communicate and cooperate to ensure the...