UFT members enrolled in the BERS pension plan now have the option to switch to the TRS plan. The UFT Pension Department is holding in-person information sessions in all five boroughs to guide you through the decision-making and transfer process.

Nearly 300 UFT members and friends packed a restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown on Feb. 28 to celebrate the Year of the Snake at the UFT Asian American Heritage Committee’s annual Lunar New Year Banquet.

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services requires training for child care providers and early childhood teachers in 10 topics to renew their licenses, so register now for these professional development opportunities. This course, "Abusive Head Trauma", covers OCFS Training Topics 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9. 

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services requires training for child care providers and early childhood teachers in 10 topics to renew their licenses, so register now for these professional development opportunities. This course, "Health & Safety for Children", covers OCFS Training Topics 1, 3, 4 and 7. 

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services requires training for child care providers and early childhood teachers in 10 topics to renew their licenses, so register now for these professional development opportunities. This course, "Enhancing Cognitive Development", covers OCFS Training Topics 1 and 3. 

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services requires training for child care providers and early childhood teachers in 10 topics to renew their licenses, so register now for these professional development opportunities. This course, "Building Your Family Childcare Blueprint", covers OCFS Training Topics 1, 3 and 4. 

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services requires training for child care providers and early childhood teachers in 10 topics to renew their licenses, so register now for these professional development opportunities. This course, "Adverse Children’s Experiences (ACES) 201", covers OCFS Training Topic 10. 

The NYS Office of Children and Family Services requires training for child care providers and early childhood teachers in 10 topics to renew their licenses, so register now for these professional development opportunities. This course, "Adverse Children’s Experiences (ACES) 101", covers OCFS Training Topic 10. 

Register for a UFT chapter meeting for social workers and psychologists. This is a great chance to meet with your colleagues, get updates from your UFT chapter representatives, raise concerns, ask questions and discuss workplace issues.

More than two dozen UFT members got together on Jan. 24 for a night of bowling — and also got to learn about many of the union’s programs and services — at an event for new members at a Manhattan bowling lounge.