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Academic High School Awards
About 250 UFT members from the city's academic high schools gathered on April 25 at union headquarters to honor outstanding educators and schools and to celebrate 10 years since the UFT's first Academic High Schools awards.
‘Crafting’ her lessons
UFT Excellence in Education Award-winning teacher Stephanie Edwards of Brooklyn's International HS at Prospect Heights taps into her English language learning students' creativity to effectively teach them social studies and economic concepts.
UFT Pride Committee’s AIDS Walk
UFT members took part in the 40th annual AIDS Walk in Central Park and raised more than $5,000 for research and lifesaving programs for those living with HV/AIDS.
Tom Murphy honored at NYSUT RA
Former RTC Chapter Leader Tom Murphy was awarded the Retiree Member of the Year Award at the 2025 NYSUT Representative Assembly.
Extra day added to the winter break
Thanks to the UFT’s advocacy, the Department of Education is extending next school year’s winter break to include Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. All students and staff will now report back on Monday, Jan. 5.
Medicare Part B and IRMAA 2024 reimbursements
Medicare Part B 2024 reimbursements should have reached eligible retirees by April 2025. IRMAA 2024 reimbursements are scheduled to be issued by October 2025.
Register for Si Beagle classes
The Fall 2025/Intersession 2026 Si Beagle catalog is scheduled to be mailed and available on the UFT website on July 7. Registration opens on July 14.
Automated dues refund system for retirees working for the DOE
The UFT has an automated system to refund excess dues deducted from the pay of retirees who return to work for the DOE.
Don’t retire from the union. Become an RTC member
Membership in the Retired Teachers Chapter confers many benefits — from social services support and Si Beagle classes to legal assistance — but retirees must sign up to remain UFT members and enjoy the perks.
Honoring over a half century of service
UFT retirees with 50, 60 and 70 years of service were honored at the Retired Teachers Chapter Luncheon at UFT headquarters on May 23.
Stitching together the pieces in retirement
Louise Naples, a retired school secretary, has become an avid quilter in retirement. Her quilts were recently on display at The Center, a communal gathering space at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Kew Gardens, Queens.
Roll with the UFT all summer long!
From professional development to help finding child care and support for mental health challenges, the UFT has educators covered all summer long.
RTC Luncheon
UFT President Michael Mulgrew celebrated retirees’ lengthy service to the city and their enduring commitment to public education, their students and communities at the 59th Retired Teachers Chapter Luncheon on May 23 at UFT headquarters.
Dry-erase tables make collaboration easy
Math teacher makes innovative use of dry-erase tables inside her Brooklyn classroom.
5K Family Run/Walk
Some 200 UFT members braved storm clouds to participate in this year's 5K Family Run/Walk on Coney Island. The event raised $7,000 for the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.
Creating a safe Nest for students
Third-year special education teacher Britni Maddocks takes a strengths-based approach to assessing her students’ needs in her NEST classroom at PS 59 on Staten Island to help build students’ confidence and assure them that the classroom is a safe...
Who will pay for the 'big beautiful bill'?
At the billionaires club, there's just the small matter of the big beautiful bill.
UFT: No endorsement in the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary
UFT President Michael Mulgrew said the UFT will not be making an endorsement in this year’s Democratic primary for mayor.
UFTWF Day at the University 2025
About 160 members of the Retired Teachers Chapter gathered at UFT headquarters on June 13 for the UFT Welfare Fund Department of Retiree Programs’ 30th annual Day at the University. They were schooled on such topics as elder law and the U.S. Supreme Court, learned about luminaries including Billy Joel and John Lennon and the Beatles, and got to see New York City through the eyes of famous artists.
Delegate Assembly highlights: Health care
The following update was emailed to all UFT Delegates as part of the Delegate Assembly Highlights on June 12, 2025.
Finalist selected for in-service health insurance contract
The following notification was emailed to all members as part of the UFT Update on June 11, 2025.
Your union, then and now
March 2010 marked the 50th anniversary of the union’s formation, the beginning of its remarkable growth and extraordinary power and influence. Those 50 years of triumphs and advocacy have strengthened the education profession and New York City public...
Resolution for union-led defense of immigrant students, families and staff
The United Federation of Teachers encourages local chapters to initiate school-based committees to defend immigrants, which may include and work with other unions, students, parents and community members.
Resolution for contingency endorsements of city offices
The United Federation of Teachers’ Delegate Assembly authorizes the Executive Board to consider, make or modify endorsements during the summer in order to have a timely impact on any such campaigns.
Resolution to extend the hybrid delegate assembly rules
The UFT decides the rule allowing for hybrid attendance adopted in June 2021 be continued for the 2025-26 school year and that in June 2026 UFT delegates will revisit the question of the nature of the Delegate Assemblies for the following year, if...
Resolution on endorsements for borough president, public advocate and city comptroller candidates
The UFT has endorsed candidates for borough president, public advocate and city comptroller in the New York City primary election to be held on June 24, 2025.
Soak up the sun safely
Days are longer and the sun’s rays don’t only help flowers bloom — they also have a way of making us feel happier and more energized. So embrace your inner sun worshipper and enjoy the benefits of the season.
Lifestyle Coaching & Wellbeing
Family child care providers can receive individual sessions with a wellness coach, group coaching programs, practical daily support for everyday needs, and access to online resources to help you reach your wellbeing goals.
Reimbursement for health plans
Family child care providers may be reimbursed for up to 100% of the out-of-pocket premium costs of your qualified NY State of Health Marketplace health plan.
School Secretaries Awards Soiree 2025
Some 250 school secretaries, colleagues and loved ones gathered at UFT headquarters on June 6 to celebrate the union’s 38th annual school secretaries award celebration. School secretaries were applauded for all the ways in which they contribute to their schools, from handling payroll to welcoming parents and other visitors.
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Walton Education Campus softball field groundbreaking ceremony
The Walton High School community is celebrating the groundbreaking of its new softball field. City Council Member Eric Dinowitz helped secure two million in city funding to rebuild the rutted, rodent-infested, worn-out field.
A finalist to improve our health care has been selected
The following email was sent to DOE-employed UFT members and pre-Medicare-eligible retirees on June 2, 2025, from Geof Sorkin, Executive Director of the UFT Welfare Fund.
High school seniors across the five boroughs to receive Albert Shanker college scholarships
The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) will award nearly $1 million in college scholarships to public high school students at its annual Shanker Awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 3 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., at UFT headquarters, 52 Broadway, Manhattan.
Michael Mulgrew re-elected President of the United Federation of Teachers
UFT President Michael Mulgrew won his sixth term as the union’s president. Mulgrew and the Unity Caucus candidates received 54% of the vote.
New Member Social Events 2025
The UFT organized social events in each borough this year where the union’s newest members made connections, learned more about the UFT and built community. New members took part in bowling, painting, a scavenger hunt and immersive team-building games across the city.