Events calendar
Featured Events
- Marches and parades | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6, will be a citywide UFT Day of Action to call on state lawmakers to fix Tier 6. Our focus this year is on lowering the minimum retirement age for Tier 6 members to age 55 after 30 years of service. There will be rallies at 4 p.m. in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Borough Hall), Queens (Queens Borough Hall) and Manhattan (Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building). Bronx members will be leafleting starting at 4:15 p.m. at three major transit hubs. Staten Island is organizing a rally in every school.
- Celebration | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
| UFT Headquarters
Register to attend this year's Nurse Recognition Day Celebration at UFT Headquarters. Join us to celebrate each other and the critical work that's been done in the past year.
- Conference | 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
| New York Hilton Midtown
Register for the union’s premier event of the year, the Spring Education Conference. This year’s theme is “We Teach This City!” Bring your New York City pride to the New York Hilton Midtown for a day of camaraderie, professional development and inspiration that can come only from the educators who teach in the best city in the world. You’ll enjoy a town hall, exhibits, a gala luncheon, entertainment and workshops inspired by the rich history, culture and educational opportunities of New York City.
- Meeting | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Occupational and physical therapists are invited to drop into virtual office hours with Chapter Leader Tom Ayrovainen to ask questions, raise issues or chat.
- Workshop | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Online
You know the importance of continuing education and staying up-to-date on the latest wellness and therapeutic techniques. That's why the UFT Member Assistance Program invites you to join our upcoming professional development workshops this spring. This 2-hour session will be an introduction to the basics of Wellness. Let us move forward with knowledge geared towards the foundations needed for health optimization. Dr. Pina LoGiudice, ND, LAc, who’s a naturopathic physician for over 20 years will share her experience on what has worked.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Brooklyn borough office
At this clinic for UFT Brooklyn members in Tier 4 and 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.
- Workshop | 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm | Online
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.
- Workshop | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Online
If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief program, only for UFT members, is here to help you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program. This webinar will provide useful tools and strategies to help you tackle your student debt.
- Meeting | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | UFT Headquarters
Register to attend meeting for District 75 chapter leaders Please join your colleagues to hear what’s happening within District 75 and the rest of the union.
- Workshop | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Online
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.
- Meeting | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Hybrid (In Person & Virtual)
Register for the UFT Climate & Environmental Justice Committee's next meeting. We will discuss issues relevant to our committee and our VlogAppand plan upcoming events.
- Celebration | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm | UFT Headquarters
Register to attend the 2025 School Nurses Appreciation Dinner. Enjoy an evening of great food, fun, games and fellowship. We have journeyed through another school year and now it's time to celebrate our hard work and honor those who have gone the extra mile for our students. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. Registration closes on Monday, May 5.
- Celebration | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | UFT Headquarters
Please join us at UFT headquarters for this year's Nurse Recognition Day Celebration. This special event is an opportunity to celebrate one another and the critical work we've done in the past year. We’ll share food and drinks and recognize some of our members who have gone above and beyond in their exemplary VlogAppservice, member care or contributions to the profession.
- Celebration | 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm | UFT Headquarters
Register to attend the UFT's 12th annual Providers Appreciation Awards Ceremony to honor the dedication and excellence of family child care providers. This year's theme, "Transforming Tomorrow — Excellence in Early Childhood Education," underscores the pivotal role you play in shaping the future of our communities.
- Workshop | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm | 335 Adams St, 25th Floor
All child care providers must be proficient and certified in CPR, first aid and the use of automated external defibrillators. We offer a four-hour class in these areas to help meet the needs of licensed, registered and legally exempt (informal) providers. Participants who complete the class will receive a certificate of completion and a certification card indicating proficiency in these life-saving skills.
- Workshop | 9:30 am - 11:00 am | Online
If you're worried about how you will manage your loan payments, the Student Debt Relief program, only for UFT members, is here to help you navigate your options and apply for the right federal student debt relief program. This webinar will provide useful tools and strategies to help you tackle your student debt.
- Workshop | 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm | Online
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.
- Meeting | 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm | Hybrid (In Person & Virtual)
Speech Improvement Chapter members are invited to register for a hybrid chapter meeting. Attendees will be updated on issues of importance to the chapter as well as the VlogAppas a whole.