Member Benefits

As a result of legislation championed by NYSUT, the state AFL-CIO and other unions across the state, (signed into law 4/2017), union members in New York can deduct their union dues from the state income taxes if they itemize.

While not a dollar-for-dollar deduction for your overall union dues, this deduction will offset your taxable income if you itemize your New York state income taxes. 

Consult with your personal tax preparer to confirm your own situation.

More information can be found here.

https://nysaflcio.org/news/deductmydues 

NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust (elt.nysut.org) provides innovative professional learning for teachers and School-Related Professionals that is affordable and flexible, modeled on best practices and current research-based strategies.

ELT offers a wide variety of learning opportunities that include courses for undergraduate, graduate and in-service credit; college programs that lead to master's degrees; and seminars, both site-based and online, to meet the needs of NYSUT members, whether for professional growth or certification purposes.

As an approved CTLE provider, ELT's courses and seminars can be used toward CTLE hour fulfillment. ELT instructors are the best in their profession.

Union leaders, school district officials and Teacher Center directors have come to depend upon ELT's dynamic instructors over the past 40 years for professional learning of the highest quality. ELT's application-based model and adherence to the principle of "members teaching members" contributes to the success of ELT's offerings.

AFT PLUS is the name of the member benefit programs available to AFT members and their families. Many of the programs are provided through Union Privilege, the benefit arm of the AFL-CIO; others are unique to AFT and are coordinated directly through AFT PLUS. Explore the site and learn more about the savings and services available to you as a union member.

Click here to learn more about AFT PLUS Member Benefits.

Union Plus Benefits can save you money! New offerings include Free College, Vision and Dental supplementary insurance, and Hardship Help Grants. Visit the Union Plus website for further details! NYSUT is a member so you can sign up for free!

https://www.unionplus.org/

Vision: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/health/vision

Dental: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/health/dental

Hardship Help: https://www.unionplus.org/hardship-help/union-plus-hardship-help-benefits

Free College: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-free-college

NYSUT is working hard with the AFT to offer you more benefits! Check out the new flyer!

http://rcgboces.ny.aft.org/sites/default/files/article_pdf_files/2019-12/nysut_member_benefits_flyer.pdf

TANKFARM (PROPANE SAVINGS)
The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Tankfarm program offers NYSUT members and their families the opportunity to save on propane from top-rated local dealers along with enjoying no tank rental, delivery or environmental compliance fees.

https://www.tankfarmgroup.com/nysut

https://memberbenefits.nysut.org/program-service/shopping-travel/home-energy-services/tankfarm

HEAT USA (HEATING OIL SAVINGS)
The NYSUT Member Benefits Corporation-endorsed Heat USA program offers NYSUT members and their families the opportunity to save approximately $300 to $500 per year on heating oil. Click on the following links to learn more about the program! 

https://heatusa.com/nysut/

https://memberbenefits.nysut.org/program-service/shopping-travel/home-energy-services/heat-usa