WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF UPEA MEMBERSHIP

In addition to serving as the "Protector" for public employees and public service, UPEA offers its' members:

• • Assistance and representation on job related matters.
• • Lobbying at the legislature, in the governor's office, before county and municipal governments, before the retirement system boards and other state, county and city government bodies.
• • Access to numerous UPEA member only benefits including life, health, auto, disability and casualty insurance programs, loan, credit and real estate programs and special discount programs.
• • Newspapers, newsletters, brochures, flyers and video productions, radio and television public service and paid advertising aimed at improving public awareness of the value of public service and the Public Employee.
• • Training and professional development opportunities in conjunction with state and local governmental entities and with institution of higher education.
• • Opportunity to apply for one of six $1000 scholarships awarded annually.