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Union Plus
NALC members and
their families can take advantage
of money-saving Union Plus benefits
| This Month's Featured Benefit: |
 Summer's here, and the time is right to take advantage of some of Union Plus' entertainment discounts, including:
- The Purchase Power Pass, providing entry into the most exciting tours and attractions that Las Vegas has to offer.
- Savings up to $19 per ticket at theme parks across the country—including Busch Gardens, Hershey Park, Six Flags and Universal Studios.
- Sight-seeing savings at theaters, Broadway shows, museums, aquariums, zoos and sporting events in selected cities.
You can find these and other money-saving benefits from Union Plus by clicking here. |
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NALC members and their families are eligible for discounts on a wide variety of products and services! Click on the links in the boxes at the bottom of this page to learn more about these Union Privilege benefits.
Not only NALC members, but also their immediate family — including parents, spouses, children and dependents — can take advantage of these discounts. (The Union Plus Health Savings program is also open to the member's extended family, including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.)
The AFL-CIO created Union Privilege in 1986 to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits. Union Plus benefits, offered by Union Privilege, serve the interests of today's working families. With Union Plus benefits, your union membership "pays" at work and at home. |
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UnionPlus introduces Union SAFE
Union SAFE is a $1 million initiative to meet the urgent needs of members facing economic hardship. Most of the new benefits are geared to qualified members who participate in a Union Plus program (credit card, mortgage, insurance). New benefits include:
- Hospital Care Grants of $1,000 for members hit with large, unreimbursed hospital expenses (for Union Plus Credit Card, Mortgage or UnionSecure Insurance participants)
- College Saving Grants of $500 for members who open a new 529 tax-free college savings or pre-paid tuition account before June 30, 2009 (for Union Plus Credit Card, Mortgage or UnionSecure Insurance participants)
- Job Loss Grants of $250 for Union Plus Credit Card holders who have been recently laid off for more than 90 days
- Mortgage Strike Assistance will now cover 6 full months of mortgage principal and interest payments for Union Plus Mortgage holders after 30 days on strike
- Waiver of $75 debt management plan enrollment fee, reimbursement of monthly DMP fees after a year in plan (about $350) and waiver of $50 bankruptcy counseling filing fee through Union Plus Credit Counseling
For more information:
- A Liaison FAQ with what we anticipate will be the most common questions you might have.
- A flier in PDF that can be easily copied and distributed at meetings and in mailings.
- A press release announcing the new Union SAFE program
The best and quickest way for a member to apply for assistance, or to find out more about this program is online at www.UnionPlus.org/UnionSAFE. |
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| Union Plus Benefits: |
| Union Plus Credit Card offers a range of credit cards for working families. |
Entertainment discounts — Savings on movie tickets, video rentals, theme parks and more.
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Vacation Tours — Union Plus teamed up with Go Ahead Vacations to offer members discounted tours to destinations worldwide.
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Summer is right around the corner and now is the time to start planning your vacation. With programs to save on theme park admissions, vacation tours, rental car discounts and a motor club, Union Plus can help make your vacation affordable during this rough economic patch. |
| Car Rental discounts — Enjoy up to 25% in savings when you rent a car or SUV from Budget, Hertz and Avis. |
Goodyear Tire & Service discount — Special union-member-only deals include 5% off all Goodyear tires, discounted oil, lube and filter services.
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| Powell's Bookstore — Powell's Books has grown into one of the world's great bookstores, with one of the book world's most successful dot-coms, serving customers worldwide. |
Flower discount — Send flowers, plants and centerpieces and get 20% off a minimum order of $34.99.
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Legal Service — In legal matters, union members rely on expert advice. And to help find lawyers who can answer their personal legal questions, members can consult the Union Plus Legal Service.
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Moving discount — Substantial discounts on interstate moving rates with North American Van Lines. |
Clothing Discounts — Get 5-10% discounts on union-made clothing from three providers of union-made apparel. |
Union-made Checks — Union-printed checks and return address labels. |
| Pet Savings program — Provides 25% off all veterinarian services from a network of 2,900 participating vets, and up to 30% savings on pet-related products and pet services such as pet food, pet grooming, pet boarding and pet supplies from thousands of merchants. |
Pet Insurance program — Union members save up to 10% off regular premium rates for insurance programs covering cat and dog illnesses and accidents. |
| Cingular Wireless discounts — check out the union-member-only discounts and benefits for new and current cell phone customers of Cingular, a company that's proud to be union. |
Dell Computer discounts — Union Plus Computers & Tech Program offers a 5-10% discount for union members on selected products purchased through Dell. |
| Internet Service Discount — Union Plus.net provides all of the features and benefits of the major Internet providers for less. |
Credit Counseling Program — NALC members can access free credit counseling, budget analysis and advice.
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| Union Plus Health Savings Program — Save on expenses for prescriptions, vision care, diabetic supplies, on dental care services. |
Home Heating Oil discounts — Union members in NY, NJ, RI and southern CT can participate in HEATUSA, a "buying club" that negotiates volume pricing discounts.
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Your FICO score — Get a snapshot of your credit risk picture with a 15% union discount on credit scores, credit reports and personalized score explanation.
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Education services — The Union Plus Education Program provides a range of services including scholarships, affordable education loans, financial aid and expert advice, and discounts from Powell's Bookstore.
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Auto Buying Service — buying or leasing a car or truck doesn't have to be a hassle. Union members can receive pre-negotiated, best-market auto pricing on new cars, trucks, motorcycles and most other vehicles without having to negotiate directly with the dealer.
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Union Plus Mortgage & Real Estate makes obtaining a mortgage or refinancing easier and more affordable for working families. Union Plus assists during the entire process of buying, selling and refinancing homes and offers special programs for first-time buyers. |
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Health Club discounts — Union Plus offers discount memberships to thousands of health clubs and gyms across the US. |
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