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.
Free Trauma Counseling
These AFT-paid trauma counseling sessions with highly trained therapists are completely private and set up to take advantage of the latest communication technologies—phone, text, video and even artificial intelligence. They are free and available to all active working members, including those on leave status.
For more information, visit the AFT trauma counseling page.