Benefits

AFGE Union membership works for you 24 hours a day.

When you join the union, you have access to the Union Plus benefits.  These benefits are backed by the collective strength of over 13-million members of AFL-CIO unions.  By using one or two of the programs, many members save as much as their annual dues.

THESE MONEY-SAVING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY TO UNION MEMBERS:

Credit Card

A union-endorsed credit card that may save you money.  Features include a competitive-rate, no annual fee and a unique, valuable Member Advocacy Program.

 Secured Credit Card

A special credit card available to help you establish or re-establish your credit.  Features include no application fee, a credit line equal to 100% of deposit, and a 25-day grace period.

 Mortgage & Real Estate

Makes buying, selling or refinancing a home easier and more affordable.  Features include layoff and disability assistance, and an easy over-the-phone application process.  The program is open to your parents and children.

 Life Insurance

Term insurance at low group rates and premium waiver during layoffs.

 Loan Program

Competitive-rate personal and home equity loans.  Ideal for debt consolidation.

 Auto Buying Service

Helps members purchase new and used vehicles at hundreds of dollars below typical dealer listings.  This is a free service.

Auto Insurance Program

Low rates and many discounts for good driving and safety devices.  Customer service available 24 hours a day.

Auto Buying Service

·        Receive pre-negotiated best-market price on new or used vehicles

·        Save additional $100 on new Union made car or truck

·        Discount on used car history report

 

Theme Parks Discounts

·        Busch Gardens

·        Hershey Park

Universal Studios

Union Hotel Discounts

Special union member leisure rate at several union hotels

 Car Rentals

Savings on daily, weekly and weekend car rentals.

·        Budget

·        National

·        Avis

 Union-Made Checks

Union-printed checks and return-address labels that feature your union logo.  Checks are accepted by all banks and credit unions.

 Flower Service

Save 15% when you send floral arrangements, wreaths or gift baskets.

 

North American Van Lines

Interstate moves with special union member rates.

 On-line training program

·        Over four hundred courses

·        Give your children an advantage

·        Improve your resume

·        Study at your own pace

 

Movie Tickets Discount Program

·        Choose from several major movie chains.

·        Pre-paid tickets good for one year

Education Services

Provides information about loans, scholarships, how to select a school, prepare for college-entry tests, and much more.

 Scholarships:

·        JNS Scholarship for the National Labor College

·        Union Privilege Scholarship

 Legal Service

·        Free consultation up to 30 minutes,

·        30% discount on legal services.

·        No monthly or annual fee

 Health Savings

Reduce your out-of-pocket expenses on a variety of healthcare services and receive quarterly savings statements. Two programs to choose from.  Includes:

·        Prescriptions

·        vision care

·        dental care

·        hearing aids

·        physician services

·        podiatrist services  and more

 Accident Insurance

Receive $10,000 of Workplace Accidental Death insurance at no cost; or purchase All-Cause Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage up to $100,000.

 

Vacation Tours

Discount travel packages to worldwide destinations.  Members get a $50 discount off any travel package.  Open to union members, retirees and their families.

 

Cell phone Discount Program

·        Save on cost of wireless phone service and equipment with Cingular

·        Available to existing Cingular customers

·        Web-based enrollment

 

Goodyear Tire & Automotive

·        Discounts on auto repairs and service

·        Discounts on tires

 

Pet Services Program

·        10% discount on pet health insurance

·        40% discount on cost to join Pet Assure

·        25% discount from 2,900  selected veterinarians

·        Discount from PetCo.com

 

Home Computers

·        Discount home Computers

·        Discount Internet Service Provider

·        Home computer by payroll deduction.  No credit check.