Membership

Membership in SFT gives you:

• Legal services by NYSUT attorneys including defense and representation in 3020A, part 83, and section 75 hearings
  
• NYSUT funding of above legal services for any covered case that arises during membership.
  
• Representation by my local union as well as state and national affiliates
  
• Rights to purchase additional member benefit products provided by NYSUT Member Benefits Trust above and beyond the collective bargaining agreement.
  
• Rights to use any member benefit services attorney referral program, benefit car, discount programs,/purchasing which are not part of collective bargaining agreement.
  
• The right to contribute to contract negotiations and vote on the ratification of collective bargaining agreements.
  
• The right to vote in union elections including officer elections
  
• The right to represent my coworkers through elected office in the union
  
• The right to attend any local union meeting and activities