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.
Powell's Books (Unionized Bookstore)
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 items from one of the top unionized bookstores in the U.S.
Powell's Books seeks large and specialized book collections, and especially values scholarly and other high-quality books. Powell's Books purchases library donations, bookstore inventories and personal libraries.
NYSUT members have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive shipping rates offered by Powell's Books.
For more information, visit the Powell's Books page of the NYSUT website.