Our UUP Chapter is member-powered: it works because we do. Join us and give back to the community by getting involved. Questions or comments? Contact our Political Action Coordinator, Amanda Springs.
Advocacy Day
Every February UUP members from across the state go to Albany to meet with lawmakers and advocate for our collective issues.
This year’s UUP Advocacy Day is February 24th, 2026. If you are interested in attending, please sign-up now. Transportation and accommodations will be arranged and paid for by UUP.
VOTE-COPE
Union dues are not permitted to go towards lobbying or political action. We ask all members to consider providing a voluntary payroll deduction to VOTE-COPE, NYSUT’s nonpartisan political fundraising arm. Funds from VOTE-COPE are used to support NYSUT’s endorsed candidates and campaign committees that are pro-public education and pro-labor.