UFT Queens

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

As educators and union members, we honor the contributions, history, and achievements of Black Americans while reaffirming our commitment to equity, opportunity, and respect for all.

Happy Juneteenth from UFT Queens.

As we head into the three-day weekend, the excitement is building—just one more week until summer! Enjoy the long weekend, take time to relax and recharge, and let's finish the school year strong. We've got this, Queens!

We’re ✨proud✨ to announce that UFT members will once again be showing up in style to the NYC Pride March — come join us! The UFT contingent will march on Sunday, June 28, with fellow LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and allies in support and solidarity. Register now to march with us, as space is limited! https://bit.ly/4eMW9D0

Chapter Spotlight: The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens

The Young Women’s Leadership School of Queens, led by Chapter Leader Christina Lopez and Delegate Richard Hargrove, has built a strong culture of union solidarity and member engagement. An active consultation committee regularly gathers feedback and advocates for members' concerns with administration. Many staff members are founding members or have spent their entire DOE careers at the school.

This year, the school celebrated its 20th anniversary, honoring staff with 18, 19, and 20 years of service. Members also enjoy participating in UFT events, from trivia nights to Broadway shows and high school meet-and-greets.

For this chapter, the union means standing together, supporting one another, and using their collective voice to advocate for their school community.

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating Daniel Dromm, former NYC Councilmember and public school educator! Born in Rego Park, Queens, on November 27, 1955, Dromm started his career as a teacher at PS 199 in Queens (Maurice A. Fitzgerald Elementary School PS 199Q) in the mid-1980’s. In 1991, he spoke out in support of the Rainbow Curriculum, an inclusive curriculum to teach first-graders about diversity and multiculturalism. The curriculum was a response to anti-gay and racist hate crimes in the early 1990’s, with Dromm arguing that the Rainbow Curriculum would help to combat these biases. The UFT stood behind him and other advocates in support of the curriculum. In 1992, Dromm came out as gay and continued to be involved in the growing LGBTQ+ community in Queens, as well as the Queens County Democratic Party. In 2009, he was elected to New York City Council and served as the representative from the 25th District in Queens until 2021. Today, he remains a leader and an advocate for LGBTQ+ people and the power of education. We’re proud to have a UFT scholarship named in his honor for graduating NYC public school student activists, awarded through the UFT Pride Committee 🏳️‍🌈 💖Happy Pride!

Check out our UFT Member Discounts! 🎉

From entertainment and travel to shopping, dining, and more, your UFT membership comes with valuable savings all year long.

Log into the Member Hub using the link below to explore all the discounts and benefits available to you: https://tinyurl.com/y688f7es

UFT Queens showed up strong at Sunday's Puerto Rican Day Parade!

UFT Queens members were proud to celebrate Puerto Rican culture, heritage, and community alongside thousands of New Yorkers. Thank you to everyone who marched and represented our borough with pride

With school budgets released, more new positions are being posted on the DOE's Open Market Transfer System. If you’re interested in switching schools, take a look at your options. More roles will be posted throughout the summer until the system closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, August 7 — so you might want to check back regularly. Swipe through for more FAQs and learn more here: https://www.uft.org/.../qa-on-issues/switching-schools

We made it visible. We made it human. We made it loud. And then we made it real.

But, what does the Tier 6 pension reform mean for you? Join one of our virtual webinars to learn the practical implications of this latest Tier 6 victory, what it could mean for your retirement benefits, and where we are headed next to .

Virtual Tier 6 Webinars
Wednesday, June 17 or June 24
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Register now: https://cvent.me/q2kP3M