Know Your Benefits
Professional learning pursuits
No matter where you are in your career, the UFT offers high-quality courses and workshops to support you. Every year, thousands of UFT members take advantage of the workshops offered by the UFT Teacher Center and LearnUFT as well as citywide conferences and summer institutes .
Cancer care and prevention
The UFT offers a range of programs for members facing a cancer diagnosis that combine compassionate support with access to top-quality clinical care. The 3D mammogram, a sophisticated new tool, is a recent addition to the mix.
Transit programs
If you travel to work by public transportation, you can save money by taking part in the City of New York Commuter Benefits Program, which enables you enables you to pay for allowable commuting costs in the city and the tri-state area with tax-free funds.
Member-only discounts
UFT members can save money by taking advantage of these discounts on merchandise and services that the union has negotiated on their behalf.
Prescription drugs
All eligible in-service UFT members and their dependents have prescription drug coverage through the UFT Welfare Fund. The Welfare Fund has a three-tier copay structure for generic, preferred-brand and nonpreferred-brand medications. You can save money by using generics (Tier 1) or preferred-brand medications (Tier 2) whenever possible.
Member Assistance Program
Established in 2009, the UFT’s Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides tools for coping with the full range of life’s challenges, such as work-related stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement and substance use disorders.