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 membersĀ (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.

Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Diversity and Inclusion Leave Program-image

Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Diversity and Inclusion Leave Program

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Funds are provided to enhance employment opportunities by assisting employees to prepare for permanent or continuing appointments with preferences given to minorities, women, persons with disabilities or employees with military status.

For more information, visit the NYS Office of Employee Relations grants page.

Type of Benefit: Negotiated Benefit
Who is Eligible: Full Members,Bargaining Unit Members
Sponsor: UUP