Unlocking Your Union Plus Benefits in the New Year
As a union member, your membership does more than support better wages and working conditions — it also gives you access to a broad set of valuable benefits through Union Plus that can save you money, reduce stress, and support your family’s goals outside of work. Best of all, most of these benefits are free to eligible union members and their families — with no extra membership and no waiting period.
1. Save on Everyday Expenses
Union Plus negotiates discounts and deals that can make your everyday spending stretch further.
Travel Discounts: Members can save up to 50% off hotels and get up to 35% off major car rentals through partners like Avis and Budget — great for winter trips or vacations in the year ahead.
Shopping & Entertainment Savings: From cash-back shopping and seasonal deals on gifts and flowers to discounts on movie tickets, concerts, and theme parks — Union Plus helps make fun more affordable.
AT&T Wireless Discount: Union Plus members can receive significant savings on wireless service plans from AT&T, the nation’s only unionized wireless carrier.
Whether you’re planning a family getaway or everyday activities, these perks can add up to real savings.
2. Financial Tools to Help You Build Stability
Union Plus offers financial products tailored for union members’ needs:
Union Plus Credit Card: Designed with union families in mind, these cards often include competitive rates, U.S.-based customer service, and hardship grants that can provide financial support during tough times like job loss, disability, hospitalization, or strikes.
Debt and Credit Support: Through credit counseling and debt management resources, Union Plus can help you take control of your financial health.
These tools aren’t just about spending — they’re about giving you more control and support through life’s financial challenges.
3. Insurance & Health-Related Benefits
Union Plus partners with respected companies to offer insurance discounts and plans that fit the needs of working families:
Auto, Homeowners & Renters Insurance — exclusive plans with competitive rates
Supplemental Life & Accident Insurance — options designed for union households
Health-related savings — including vision, dental, hearing, and prescription savings
These can help lower your monthly costs while expanding your protection.
4. Education Support for Your Whole Family
Looking to invest in the future? Union Plus also offers scholarships and educational opportunities for members and their families.
Union Plus Scholarships: Awards ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars to support college or certificate costs.
Access to Degree Programs: Union Plus has historically partnered with colleges to offer free or discounted associate and bachelor’s degree options to members and relatives (check current availability on UnionPlus.org).
Investing in education can be a transformative way to enter the new year with momentum.
Ready to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet?
With everything from travel savings and everyday discounts to financial tools, insurance options, and education benefits, Union Plus puts real value in your pocket and support behind your goals — for you and the people you care about.
🌟 Pro tip: Take a few minutes to log into UnionPlus.org and explore all the benefits available to you — many members find savings and services they didn’t even know existed.