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.
The Individual Development Awards (IDA) Program is designed to financially support a variety of professional development projects or activities for full-time a
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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 min
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Financial Counseling Program offers access to a team of Certified Financial Planners® to provide you with fee-b
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Synchrony Bank Savings Program offers some of today's most competitive interest rates on Certificates of De
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UUP members receive a 10% discount on credit counseling services from Cambridge Credit Counseling Corp.
The non-profit program helps clients responsibly pay
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In tough times, the following AFT + Member Benefits programs through Union Plus offer tools to help stretch your household budget. In addition, members who par
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The Union Plus Credit Card Program from Capital One offers special credit cards for union members with various features and benefits.
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Complete a confidential request for consumer credit counseling online to receive sound advice that'll help you stop collection agencies from controlling y
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The AFT has a benefit to protect members against identity theft—the fastest-growing crime in America. They have partnered with CLC ID Protect to offer all me
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The NYS Employee Assistance Program is a peer assistance program jointly sponsored by labor and management.
NYS EAP helps refer employees, partners, and the
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Life is complicated, but NYSUT Member Benefits can help.
The Peer Support Line is a new service available through NYSUT Member Benefits offered at no cost to a
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed EPIC (Ear Professionals International Corporation) Hearing Service Plan offers a national network of more than 7
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Connect America program offers NYSUT members and their loved ones the peace of mind that comes from having a m
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UUP members can sign up for online yoga classes from True Yoga Healing. Classes are offered for UUP members only.
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Psych Hub is a free resource for UUP members seeking information and support in navigating mental health issues.
The general hub provides articles, podcasts,
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These AFT-paid trauma counseling sessions with highly trained therapists are completely private and set up to take advantage of the latest communication techno
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LifeStation is a medical alert system that offers users and their families the peace of mind of knowing emergency help can be quickly called.
The AFT, worki
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Union families can save up to 80% off most brand name and generic prescription medication with the Union Plus prescription discount card.
Save at over 64,00
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The American Federation of Teachers and DinnerTime have partnered to make it more fun and less stressful to get a delicious, healthy dinner on the table—and
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MetLife provides UUP members with travel assistance as part of the MetLife PAD&D insurance that's available to all active UUP bargaining unit members.
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Grand Circle Travel & Overseas Adventure Travel program offers NYSUT members special pricing on domestic an
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Union members can save up to 50% on hotels, vacation homes and luxury resorts.
Vacation locations offering this discount include Paris, London, Mexico, Tokyo
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AFT members and their families can save on car rentals from Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
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Collette offers a wide variety of vacation tours across numerous countries.
Advertised savings are $50-$100 per person on any tour and seasonal offer savings
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AFT members are eligible for Southwest Airlines airfare discounts through the AFT+ member benefits program.
This benefit is for AFT members and their familie
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As an AFT member, you can choose from two options for hotel discounts—Wyndham and Hilton properties.
Wyndham offers 20% off the "best available
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Union Plus reports that members can save up 35% on car rentals with their discount program.
Available at participating locations in the United States and C
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The UUP Benefit Trust Fund Scholarship Program is for dependent children of active SUNY employees represented by UUP who are on payroll or on approved leave du
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Discover exclusive union family discounts on college through Union Plus.
Union members can earn an affordable, online associate or bachelor's degree tha
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The program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT m
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The Union Plus Scholarship awards are presented annually to union members or members of their families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary educa
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The Syracuse Orchestra (previously known as Symphoria) is central New York’s premier professional orchestra, offering a varied and dynamic program of musical
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Union members can access helpful tools to navigate through the car buying process and find the vehicle that’s right for them.
Research top brands, compare
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Union members and retirees of qualified AFL-CIO member unions in the United States are eligible for discounted AT&T wireless phone plans.
Visit the AT&am
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Members who sign up for BeFrugal can earn cash back whenever they make a purchase.
BeFrugal partners with more than 5,000 retailers who pay BeFrugal a commis
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Union members save 25% on flowers, gifts & chocolate treats sent to domestic or international addresses through Teleflora.
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Members save up to 32% off at their choice of national movie theater chains, including AMC Theaters, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark Theaters.
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Union families can enjoy meals and discounts when dining out at their favorite restaurants.
Restaurants that offer this union discount include:
IHOP
Mac
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Union Plus offers member discounts on major entertainment events like concerts, sports, and musicals.
For example:
NFL tickets and VIP packages
Lion Ki
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LifeBrand is an AI-powered tool to help users quickly find forgotten social media posts.
The tool scans a user's social media (currently covers Facebook
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AFT members can get special savings on core office supplies, classroom materials and services like copying.
Once registered for the program, savings are ava
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AFT members get 10 percent off Dell’s consumer line of Dell branded computers, laptops and monitors.
Enter the AFT members-only portal and click to get yo
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Member Benefits Discounts & Deals program utilizes the nation's largest private discount network t
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UUP members are eligible for a discount on purchases from Raymour & Flanigan furniture and mattress store.
For more information, visit the special offers
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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 produ
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Purchasing Power Member Shopping Program offers eligible NYSUT members the ability to purchase brand-name prod
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Through the NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed ODP Business Solutions™ program (formerly the Office Depot/OfficeMax Benefits Program), NYSUT members
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Powell's Books program allows NYSUT members to purchase a variety of new and used books along with other it
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Through the NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Defensive Driving Program, NYSUT members licensed in New York State can take this course online at a mem
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NYSUT Member Benefits offers free premium Calm subscriptions as a benefit to all NYSUT in-service members.
The premium Calm subscription provides in-service
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BJ’s is a wholesale shopping club that offers discount prices on food and home goods.
UUP members are eligible for a discount on BJ's membership.
Fo
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UUP members receive 19% off the monthly service charge of qualified Verizon wireless plans and 25% off eligible online accessories or 10% in store off eligible
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UUP members are eligible for discounts on Apple computers, software and many accessories.
For more information, visit the special offers page of the statewid
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Members can save on attractions and tours plus admission to Disney, Six Flags, Universal Studios and many more parks.
This program is open to members, retire
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PEP enables UUP members to reduce their bi-weekly share of NYSHIP health insurance premiums by trading in vacation days. Enrollment period for the following ye
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The Davis Vision Care Plan offers eligible UUP-represented employees and eligible dependents quality eye care services through a nationwide network of highly q
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Dental insurance provided by Delta Dental is a member benefit that was negotiated by UUP.
For more information on the Delta Dental insurance options availabl
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The AFT has arranged for all active, working and retired members in good standing to have a $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance poli
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New AFT Members are eligible to apply for $5,000 of Group Term Life Insurance with no premium payment required for the first 12 months.
For more information,
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AFT members can apply for coverage for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children at any time. Acceptance into the program is based on answers
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One of the top concerns for many working AFT members is finding a disability plan that can deliver benefits high enough to adequately cover their income. That&
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Buying a car and a home are likely the two biggest purchases you will make in a lifetime. Because it is important to protect these valuable assets, the AFT pro
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With our pet health insurance for dogs and cats, powered by Pets Best, members can get reimbursed up to 90% on eligible vet bills.
Visit the Union Plus pet h
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Term life insurance provides coverage for a specific period of time. The NYSUT Member Benefits Trust-endorsed Term Life Insurance Plan provides benefits up to
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UUP Benefit Trust Fund offers Basic Life and Personal Accidental Death & Dismemberment (PAD&D) coverage for active, UUP-represented employees through M
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Trust-endorsed WrapPlan® II Universal Life Insurance Plan underwritten by Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company allows you
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AFLAC offers short-term disability, accident, cancer, and critical care insurance products.
These products are offered through the UUP Member Services Trust,
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Budgeting for a pet’s illnesses and injuries can be stressful for anyone. It’s difficult to plan fora pet that’s unlucky or develops a chronic condition,
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Enjoy special savings on auto and home insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance as a member of UUP.
Visit the member services trust page for more information.
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Colonial's voluntary benefits are designed to complement core benefits and provide extra financial protection to help workers when the unexpected happens.
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NYSUT members and their families have access to a team of dedicated long-term care planning specialists through the NYSUT Member Benefits Trust-endorsed New Y
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The Farmers Insurance Choice platform offered by Farmers GroupSelect allows NYSUT members to choose from multiple highly-rated insurance carriers and feature
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Trust-endorsed Voluntary Disability Insurance Plan -- provided by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- offers valuable income repl
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Nationwide has plans to fit every pet and every budget, and NYSUT members receive preferred pricing as a NYSUT member (along with additional discounts when enr
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Trust-endorsed Level Term Life Insurance Plan -- provided by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company -- offers level term life insuranc
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Most health benefits for UUP members are provided by the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and administered through the SUNY Geneseo Human Resou
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Tankfarm program offers NYSUT members and their families the opportunity to save on propane from top-rated local
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Heat USA program offers NYSUT members and their families the opportunity to save approximately $300 to $500 per
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The Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Advantage Program is an opportunity for you towork with the best agents for your real estate transaction AND r
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NYSUT members can save up to $2,700 in lender fees and closing costs with the UnionDirect Mortgage Discount Program presented by Mid-Island Mortgage.
Visit t
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Are you a homeowner facing financial trouble that may make you fall behind on your mortgage payments or worried?that the next change in your adjustab
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Buying or selling a home? Union members can earn up to $500 cash back for every $100,000 in home value when they use a participating real estate agent referred
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Union members save up to 25% on base rates of Hertz vans & trucks at participating locations.
Visit the Union Plus Hertz rental page for more information
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Union members save 20% on local and one-way Budget truck and van rentals with Union Plus.
Visit the Union Plus Budget rental page for more information.
Union members are eligible for moving van discounts from northAmerican Van Lines.
Members can save hundreds of dollars on a typical interstate (long-distance
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AFT members are eligible for discounts on mortgage and refinancing solutions with Amalgamated Bank.
The bank also offers a First-time Homebuyer Program, whic
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NYSUT Member Benefits is excited to announce a new benefit available at no cost to NYSUT members in a non-full dues category or split dues category.
The Lega
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MetLife provides UUP members with access to a self-service legal document preparation service as part of the MetLife PAD&D insurance that's available
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The NYSUT Member Benefits Trust-endorsed Legal Service Plan -- provided by the law firm of Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C. -- offers expert legal advice alo
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