UUP has negotiated its bargaining unit members one of the best benefit packages in the United States, providing generous dental, vision, scholarship and life insurance benefits.
Full members (who are thereby affiliate members of AFT, NYSUT, NEA, and AFL-CIO) have access to additional, exclusive benefits. Fill out the UUP membership application form to become a full member.
This directory provides a list of member benefits with links to more detail. This list may not be exhaustive. Statewide UUP will always be the authoritative source of benefits information.
Buyer's Edge
The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Buyer's Edge, Inc. program is a unique buying service that can be used to purchase a variety of major products and services -- backed by a Low Price Guarantee -- such as new or used vehicles, appliances, televisions, furniture, mattresses, kitchen cabinets, and more.
Members have the option to purchase online, by phone, or in-store (in certain benefit categories and geographic regions). Many of the products and services offered through Buyer's Edge, Inc. such as vehicles, furniture, kitchen cabinets, and home security are offered nationally while others such as appliances/televisions are available in the tri-state region only.
NYSUT members receive guaranteed savings with the Buyer's Edge, Inc. Auto Buying Service powered by TrueCar.
Visit the Buyer's Edge page of the NYSUT website for more information.