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Membership Application Form (Full-time, Part-time, TA/GA or EOF - pdf)
Talk to 2 Membership Campaign (pdf)
Get involved today. Contact Rich Moser for more information about the campaign and to recieve an information packet. (732) 445-2278 x18 rmoser@rutgersaaup.com
Why Join the AAUP-AFT?
When you join Rutgers AAUP-AFT, you will have the largest AAUP chapter in this country backing you up if you have any academic or employment problem with the University administration and now, since 2005, you will also be jointly affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers. For a few dollars more a year in addition to your representation fee:
- You will have a voice and a vote in all AAUP and AFT matters at Rutgers.
- You will have the right to vote on the dues structure, to elect representatives and to run as an officer or Executive Council member.
Joining the AAUP-AFT has other implications for us as an organization:
- You will help increase the amount of members we represent. This will solidify our position when we speak to the University administration, State Legislature and other public bodies on academic or labor relations matters on behalf of all faculty members.
- You will show your personal support to a professional organization that is always at your disposal to provide appropriate professional service to back you up when any term or condition of your employment is not respected by the University administration.
What are the dues?
The only thing that you have to do to become a member of the Rutgers Council of AAUP Chapters-AFT is to authorize Rutgers to deduct from your paycheck the regular membership dues, currently 0.65% of your salary.
(See the sample calculations below):
For Members, only 0.65% of your salary. It costs only pennies a day to be a member.
(For example a salary base of $ 40 000 X 0.0065 = $ 260.00 per year for Members)
Non-members pay a representation fee which amounts to 85% of dues (0.5525%).
(For example a salary base of $ 40 000 x 0.005525 = $ 221.00 per year for Non-Members)
NOTE : TA / GAs pay 0.5% of the salary
What are the dues for?
The AAUP-AFT has devoted its energy and resources to secure the gains of the faculty at Rutgers. The Rutgers Chapter devotes over 90% of its resources to collective negotiations, contract administration, grievance representation and obtaining benefits for all faculty. It would take too long to give you a complete account of the benefits achieved by the AAUP-AFT Chapter at Rutgers over the years. The following are some numerous achievements:
- AAUP members were able to improve the salary scale at Rutgers from one of the lowest at a major university in the 1960's to among the highest in the 1990's.
- The AAUP obtained TIAA-CREF benefits for the faculty, in place of the less adequate and non-portable public employee pension. If you leave Rutgers and go to another university, you won’t lose your pension and the benefits will keep accumulating.
- We have negotiated an effective system where faculty personnel grievances, including promotion and tenure problems are decided by neutral faculty panels rather than by administrators. This has enabled faculty members to advance on their merits and have the security to engage in a wide range of scholarly endeavors.
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Member Benefits
The AAUP-AFT has enhanced the value of its membership by sponsoring a variety of additional benefits listed below. The AAUP and AFT ’s mass purchasing power enables it to make available these programs at prices below those which an individual could obtain. A brief description of each program is included for your review. Certain coverages may not be available in all states. If you are interested in receiving further details, please contact :
American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
1012 Fourtheen Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, D.C.20005
Toll free : 1-800 424-2973
For information about Medicare Supplements Plans, call 1-800-882-5521.
AAUP Professional Liability Insurance Plan: designed exclusively for AAUP members
AAUP Catastrophic Medical Expense Plan: offers excess medical coverage up to $1,000,000 after a deductible of $25,000 is satisfied.
AAUP Group Hospital Indemnity Income Plan: which daily benefits up to $100 are offered.
AAUP Group Term Life Insurance Plan: offers low-cost protection in multiples of $10,000 up to $150,000 depending on your age.
AAUP Accident Insurance Plan: provides inexpensive protection against financial loss from an accident.
AAUP Group Disability Income Insurance Plan: members under the age of 60 are eligible to apply for this program.
AAUP Medicare Supplement Plan: these plans pay some medical expenses not covered by Medicare for AAUP members 65 or older.
AAUP Gold Master Card: AAUP members are eligible to apply for a gold Master Card which has no annuel fee.
American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
202-879-4400
Click on www.aft.org to learn about the Member Benefits available.
State Health Benefits Program
Effective July 1, 2000, all participants in the traditional health program pay 25% of the premium cost for their coverage; members of HMOs contribute 5% of the premium cost. NJ Plus coverage continues to be free for employees and dependents.
For more information on the specific plans, including premium rates for the traditional plan and HMOs, you can visit the State Health Benefits Program website at state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/.
For information on the various HMO options, you can access the New Jersey HMO Performance Report (1999) at state.nj.us/health/hmo99.
Benefits Information for Rutgers Employees
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