UFT Queens

This past Wednesday was our final parent workshop offered in collaboration with Hey There Beautiful. This event celebrated personal growth, insights, and connections formed over the past months. We hope everyone has a wonderful summer!

Honored to have the support of the United Federation of Teachers in this race.

Across New York City, UFT members are the educators and school workers who make public education possible. They teach our children, support our classrooms, guide students through challenges, and keep our school communities strong.

Nearly 200,000 members make up the UFT, including teachers, paraprofessionals, school secretaries, counselors, nurses, therapists, family child care providers, retirees, and many others who serve our city every day.

I’m proud to stand with UFT members in the fight for strong public schools, fair contracts, and a real fix to Tier 6.

This past Wednesday, the UFT proudly hosted its 60th Annual RTC Luncheon, celebrating the dedication and commitment of our retired and active members.

Congratulations to all those recognized for 50, 60, and 70 years of UFT membership. We are especially proud to congratulate Kennith Achiron of LIC High School on reaching the remarkable milestone of 50 years of union membership. Thank you for your decades of service, advocacy, and commitment to public education and union solidarity.

On June 10, Priscilla Castro, the Paraprofessional Chapter chair, will be testifying at the City Council budget hearing. As she makes the case for our RESPECT check, we will be asking all UFT members to wear blue in solidarity with our paraprofessionals on that day. We want to send the message that we all stand united in our support of the paraprofessional RESPECT check and that all eyes are on the Council.

Happy Friday, Queens UFT!

We're in the home stretch—just 3 more Fridays until summer! 🎉

Thank you for all you do for our students and school communities. Enjoy a well-deserved weekend—we're almost there!

Join the UFT Teacher Center this summer for a dynamic professional learning experience designed to strengthen instructional practice, foster collaboration, and support educators across content areas. The Summer Institute features engaging sessions focused on best practices in Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Literacy, ENL, and AI. For more information and to sign up visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/85592c91-bdc6-4931-9c2e-1e73bbafbc62/summary

If you are a Queens member attending the UFT Pride Committee Kick off at the Jellicle Ball, please join us before hand at The Dickens. If you would still like to sign up please visit: https://tinyurl.com/mwdc4evb

Join UFT members and parents as we march proudly down Fifth Avenue at this year's Puerto Rican Day Parade. This year’s theme “Somos Más Que 100x35” captures Puerto Rico's global impact that goes far beyond its 100-by-35 miles!
Register to join the UFT coalition when we march on Sunday, June 14, from 12 to 5 p.m. ¡Siendo Más Que! Sign up here: http://www.cvent.com/d/3dzrn3

Please join us for our final meeting of the Dual Language/TBE Coalition. For more information and to sign up visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/d68aabfc-2cf4-4001-84a5-5b51d296bf21/summary