Start your ‘search engines’ for your benefits at a glance

Being a member of UUP has numerous advantages. Our members have access to discounted programs from UUP and several of our affiliates.

Listed below are some of the benefits available through the AFL-CIO, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the National Education Association (NEA) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT).

Start your search engines and embark on a virtual tour of the benefits available to you and your eligible dependents.

AFL-CIO—Browse the AFL-CIO website at www.afl-cio.org and you’ll find low- interest credit cards, scholarships, mortgages, legal services and much more. There is also an AFL-CIO online store where you can purchase union-made items such as T-shirts, hats, buttons, coffee mugs, lapel pins and more.

AFT—AFT+ Member Benefits at www.aft.org/aftplus offers some unique programs, such as moving van discounts, the “Save My Home” hotline, home health care products, pet insurance and Pet Assure veterinary care savings.

There are also many discounts from retailers for products and services ranging from hotels and vacation rentals to entertainment and health clubs.

NEA—With just a click at www.neamb.com, you will find everyday savings on auto purchases, Costco membership, theft protection, credit card reward programs, and the Whirlpool Corporation VIPLINK program. Discounts are also available on health and wellness programs, books and magazines, car rentals, and travel and tours.

Eligible members also can take advantage of the valuable, automatic term life insurance coverage provided by NEA complimentary life insurance, provided at no cost to active, staff, reserve and life members for: Up to $1,000 of term life insurance; up to $5,000 of accidental death and dismemberment coverage; up to $50,000 of AD&D insurance for any covered accident that occurs while on the job or serving as an association leader; and up to $150,000 of life insurance for unlawful homicide while on the job.

Go online to check your eligibility and, while you’re there, don’t forget to name a beneficiary.

NYSUT—Surf your way to NYSUT at www.memberbenefits.nysut.org. Here you will find a long list of retail discounts and other programs, such as a legal service plan, consumer credit counseling, EPIC hearing service plan, Lifeline medical alert, and dozens of insurance programs.

UUP—At www.uupinfo.org, you will find all your negotiated benefits through the Benefit Trust Fund, such as dental, vision, scholarship, and life insurance.

There are also a number of services through the UUP Member Services Trust Fund, including discounts from AT&T, Crystal Rock bottled water, Bally Total Fitness, Enterprise, Hewlett Packard, Goodyear tires, OfficeMax, Sprint, Verizon and more.

On behalf of the UUP Benefit Trust Fund, I would like to wish our members a safe and enjoyable summer.

— Doreen Bango, UUP Manager of Member Benefits and Services


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