Did you lose classes? Do you know someone who is not teaching as much?

With the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester, some who lost courses and other income can now apply for unemployment benefits.

To that end, TAUP is offering free unemployment workshops to help our bargaining unit members. As workers, in every paycheck we all pay into unemployment. It’s insurance that is there to cover us when we need it.

It is important for applicants to understand their eligibility and how to apply to secure benefits. The process is unfortunately complicated for school workers, and the pandemic has increased wait times to receive a decision about eligibility and benefits. Even with that lag, those who are eligible can collect back claims, but only from the day they first applied, so it’s important to apply as soon as possible. The first day that someone is no longer a Temple employee they can apply.

Even if someone is working, a pay cut of 10% or more due to an employer’s decision may allow someone to collect partial benefits.

For more information or to sign up, click here.