Dear Colleagues,
As members of the United University Professions, we tend to forget about all the various benefit opportunities offered to us through our affiliated memberships with the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), the National Education Association (NEA), and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).
Here are just some of the links to access further information and benefit opportunities that are available to you!:
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) – https://www.nysut.org/
Member Benefits: Call 800-626-8101 https://www.nysut.org/members/member-guide/member-benefits
Various Publications can be found at: https://www.nysut.org/resources/special-resources-sites/publications-ordering/nysut-publications-index
Legislative Action Center – https://www.nysut.org/resources/special-resources-sites/legislation
Fact Sheets: https://www.nysut.org/resources/all-listing/filtered-resources/type/fact-sheets?type=Fact+Sheets
Professional Development: https://www.nysut.org/Resources/All%20Listing/Filtered%20Resources/Topic/Professional%20Development?topic=Professional+Development
Member Guide: https://www.nysut.org/members/member-guide
National Education Association (NEA) – https://www.nea.org/
Benefits: 1-800-637-4636
Members should sign up by going to: https://www.neamb.com/sign-me-up
Offers $1000 Complimentary life insurance at no cost to the member
Complimentary travel guides and bookings
Personal loans, credit cards, home loan, student loans (& forgiveness) and banking account
All sorts of insurances
Discount marketplace/discount tickets
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) – https://www.aft.org/
Instructions on how Members can register: Your Membership number should be NY+UUP Membership number; Your Local is: 02190 –you’ll then need to verify your email.
Trauma Counseling Program (covered incidents include aggravated assault, domestic violence, sexual assault, acts of terror, major disaster, bulling/harassment at work, etc.). https://www.aft.org/benefits/trauma
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy for $5,000 – All you need to do is list your beneficiaries https://www.aft.org/member-benefits/insurance/accidental-death-dismemberment
No cost Term Life Insurance for $5,000 – https://www.aftbenefits.org/no-cost-term-life-insurance
Scholarships for members and dependents: https://www.aft.org/member-benefits/education-learning-opportunities/scholarships
Free Identity Theft Protection: https://www.clcidprotect.net/co/home/aft/
Credit and budget counseling
Legal Services (free 30-minute consultation)
Personal Loans
Dental and Health Discounts
Vision Services and Discounts
Free Discount Prescription Card
Discounts on Dell Computers, Office Depot/Office Max; Dansko Shoes; AT&T Wireless; Magazine subscriptions; Auto Buying; etc.
Various insurance options for home, life, accident, and pets
Mortgage programs; moving van discounts; truck rental by Budget; Real Estate Program; Assistance in time of Job interruption (great for adjuncts!)
In Solidarity,
Ken Kern
Chapter President
UUP Buffalo Center