Just remember – the Supreme Court gave you the freedom to decide what is in your best interest, and in the best interest of your students and colleagues. Whatever you decide is the right decision!
If you opt out of the teachers union, you will not lose your teaching contract, seniority, or other benefits.
You may be concerned that leaving the NYSUT means you will lose your teaching contract, seniority, tenure, or job protection. That is not the case.
- Any current teaching contract you have still stands, whether you’re a member of the teacher’s union or not.
- Your job, seniority, and tenure are protected by your contract and state and federal law. Additional job protection is also available through non-union education associations.
There are affordable alternatives for liability insurance, job protection, and other resources.
The New York State United Teachers union is not your only source for teacher liability insurance. There are many national and local teacher associations that provide liability insurance, employment rights coverage, and the other forms of support you need to do your job!
How to Opt Out of the NYSUT
If you have decided to opt out of the NYSUT, the process should be straightforward.
- Fill out the form on the right to customize our sample opt out letter and download or email yourself a copy.
- Print out the completed letter and and mail copies to your regional union office (find your regional office here), NYSUT headquarters (800 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110), and your employer.
What If You Get Pushback or Are Told You Missed the Opt Out Window?
Some teachers unions limit their members to a limited period of time where they can resign from their union membership. If you send your opt out letter to the NYSUT and your employer and are told you have to wait, you can ask them to keep it on file for that window, or get help opting out sooner.
Some experts believe that the Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME means teachers should not be locked into a membership they were forced to have as a condition of employment and are free to opt out any time. Several organizations are successfully working with teachers to help them resign outside of their union’s opt out window. If you need help, please contact us at info@teacherfreedom.org.
Just remember – the Supreme Court gave you the freedom to decide what is in your best interest, and in the best interest of your students and colleagues. Whatever you decide is the right decision!
If you opt out of the teachers union, you will not lose your teaching contract, seniority, or other benefits.
You may be concerned that leaving the NYSUT means you will lose your teaching contract, seniority, tenure, or job protection. That is not the case.
- Any current teaching contract you have still stands, whether you’re a member of the teacher’s union or not.
- Your job, seniority, and tenure are protected by your contract and state and federal law. Additional job protection is also available through non-union education associations.
There are affordable alternatives for liability insurance, job protection, and other resources.
The New York State United Teachers union is not your only source for teacher liability insurance. There are many national and local teacher associations that provide liability insurance, employment rights coverage, and the other forms of support you need to do your job!
How to Opt Out of the NYSUT
If you have decided to opt out of the NYSUT, the process should be straightforward.
- Fill out the form below to customize our sample opt out letter and download or email yourself a copy.
- Print out the completed letter and and mail copies to your regional union office (find your regional office here), NYSUT headquarters (800 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110), and your employer.