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SEIU Financial Services Program
FINANCIAL EDUCATION
Financial education to guide members to the right products and help with broader financial issues. More information available soon.
CREDIT CARD
SEIU is launching a new credit card uniquely designed for our members. This top-quality rewards Visa card eliminates costly fees and helps save money–all while offering a fantastic rewards program.
» Click here to learn more, or call (888) 230-8445, referencing invitation code 4184349
If you are currently a carrier of the AFL-CIO credit card and interested in switching to the purple Visa, email us FinancialBenefits@seiu.org.
PREPAID DEBIT CARD
Ideal for members without checking accounts or who want a lower cost way to bank. Use this Visa card to receive your pay through free direct deposit. Conveniently pay your every day expenses and bills. Send money to family or friends without high fees. Link your card to a high-yield savings account. Safer than cash. Call 1-800-337-6520 and ask for the SEIU for You Visa Prepaid Card.
Other Financial Services
CREDIT COUNSELING
Regain control of your finances and stop collection calls. Get help from a high quality, non-profit counseling service, with free counseling and debt management plans. 1-877-833-1745
CREDIT SCORE DISCOUNTS
Learn your credit score and get help improving it.
UNION SAFE GRANTS
Eligible union member can apply Union SAFE grant money (which does not need to be repaid)–and access Union Plus benefits and advice–to help combat the problems in today’s economy.
SAVE MY HOME HOTLINE
Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Act now and get a confidential, free consultation with expert housing counselors.
Retirement Planning Center
Debt Management Help
Computers
DELL DISCOUNTS
Discounts on computers and accessories. Member ID: PS16626766. 1-800-695-8133
Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS
Save 25% to 46% off the box office price by purchasing movie tickets in advance. Or enjoy a movie at home with savings up to 33% on Blockbuster movie rentals. 1-800-565-3712. ID# 744387769
Family Services
LEGAL SERVICE
Free and discounted legal assistance. 1-888-993-8886.
EDUCATION SERVICES
Provides information about education services: loans and scholarships; how to select a college and prepare for college entry tests; buying books from a union-organized online bookstore; and much more. Visit www.unionplus.org/education for details. Talk to a financial aid counselor at 1-877-881-1022.
PET SAVINGS
Cut the cost of owning a pet. 1-866-473-7387.
Save 25% on veterinarian services. 1-877-789-7387.
Gift Shop
FLOWERS
Save 20% when you send flowers. To place an order visit http://www.unionplus.org/gifts-discounts-savings/discount-flowers-online
Health and Well Being
HEALTH SAVINGS
Reduce your family’s out-of-pocket health care expenses with discounts on dental and vision care, prescription drugs, hearing, podiatry and diabetic supplies. 1-877-570-4845.
HEALTH CLUB
Pre-negotiated 20% to 60% discounts on monthly fees at over 1,500 health clubs. 1-888-294-1500.
House and Home
MORTGAGE
Makes buying or selling a home or refinancing a mortgage easier and more affordable. Features include strike, layoff and disability assistance, and an easy application process. 1-800-848-6466.
BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL
Save 20% on Budget truck rentals. Reference BART discount code #56000127763.
HEATING OIL REBATE
If you are a member of the Union Plus Home Heating Oil Program (which can help you save $300 annually for a low first year fee of only $15), you could get a $100 rebate towards the purchase of new energy efficient heating oil equipment.
HOME ENERGY AUDIT
Get rebates of up to $250 when you spend a minimum of $400 with your Union Plus Credit Card on the cost of following the recommendations of a professional ($250 rebate) or online do-it-yourself ($100 rebate) home energy audit.
HOME HEATING OIL
Save an average of $200-$300 a year on home heating oil. Available in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia. 1-800-660-0691.
MOVING DISCOUNT
Preferred moving discounts. 1-800-593-2526.
SEIU’s over 2 million members, along with other members of the AFL-CIO, gives the more than 13 million union members and their families substantial purchasing power.
Through member-only programs offered by SEIU in partnership with Union Privilege–a program founded by the AFL-CIO to provide consumer benefits–we’re able to provide you and your family with special discounts, rates, and savings.
As a SEIU member or retiree, you’re entitled to member-only benefits such as skip payments and financial assistance in the event of disability or layoff. These programs are designed specifically for union members and their families.
To learn more about Union Privilege and its programs, visit www.unionplus.org or call 1-800-452-9425 or 202-293-5330.
LIFE INSURANCE
A wide range of coverage is available to help protect your union family’s future–including life, accident, disability and hospital recovery insurance. 1-800-393-0864.
AUTO INSURANCE
Members who purchase this insurance save an average of $393 on their auto insurance bill. Up to $250 grant for Driver’s Education classes. 1-800-294-9496.
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
UnionSecure provides a wide range of insurance protection with accident coverage and $5,000 of accidental death insurance at no cost.
PET INSURANCE
Save 10% on pet health insurance premiums. 1-866-473-7387.
UNION PLUS CAR RENTALS
Save up to 25% on car rentals.
Avis: 1-800-698-5685, ID #B723700. Budget: 1-800-455-2848, ID# V816100. Hertz: 1-800-654-2200, ID# 205666.
CRUISE DISCOUNTS
Save a minimum of 5% on cruises anywhere in the world from Norwegian Cruise Line. Enjoy Hawaii with NCL America, which operates US-flagged, all union cruise ships. 1-866-867-0593.
THEME PARK DISCOUNTS
Enjoy the thrill and excitement at some of the best theme parks nationwide for less! Save at parks including Busch Gardens, Disneyland, Disney World, SeaWorld, Six Flags, Universal Studios and more. 1-800-565-3712, ID# 744387769.
UNION PLUS TRAVEL CENTER
The one stop for all of your travel needs. Find the best online deals on airfares and hotel reservations through Travelocity, the largest search engine on the internet. Get discounts on car rentals, cruises, worldwide tours, RV and condo rentals.
WORLDWIDE VACATION TOURS
Discounted international travel packages and tours. Union members save $100. 1-800-590-1104.
GOODYEAR
Save up to 10% when you service your car or buy tires, and support union workers who make many Goodyear tires.
AT&T WIRELESS DISCOUNTS
Save up to 10% on cellular phone service with a unionized wireless phone company. 1-800-897-7046.
UNION-MADE CHECKS
Union-printed checks and return-address labels that feature your union logo. 1-888-864-6625.
CLOTHING DISCOUNTS
Buy union-made apparel and save 5% to 10% on everything you buy. Find the union label on jeans, dress shirts, casual wear, dresses, jackets and more.
Justice Clothing Co.: 1-888-661-0620. No Sweat Apparel: 1-877-922-7827, Code: UnionPlus. All American Clothing: 1-888-937-8009, Code: UnionPlus.
CONSUMER REPORTS ONLINE DISCOUNT
Save 27% on an annual subscription to ConsumerReports.org, Consumer Reports’ online consumer information web site featuring Product Reviews, Product Ratings and Buying Guides.
ONLINE TAX SERVICE
Save up to 15% on online tax preparation with TurboTax. Complete your federal and state returns safely with ease and members-only savings.
Purchase vehicles produced by workers who enjoy the benefits and protections of a union contract. View the 2009 United Auto Workers (UAW) Consumer Buying Guide.
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CREDIT COUNSELING PROGRAM
Offers high-quality confidential financial guidance, free consumer credit counseling services, and debt management assistance. Learn more at www.unionplus.org/creditcounseling.
YOUR CREDIT SCORE
Learn your credit score and get help improving it. Visit www.unionplus.org/creditscore.
Computers
DELL COMPUTERS
Discounts on computers and accessories. Visit www.unionplus.org/computers.
Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENT DISCOUNTS
Save on movie tickets, movie rentals, theme parks, theater, museums, aquariums, sporting events, and skiing. Visit www.unionplus.org/entertainment for details.
Family Services
LEGAL SERVICE
Free and discounted legal assistance. Visit www.unionplus.org/legal to search for an attorney online or call 1-888-993-8886 for a referral by phone.
EDUCATION SERVICES
Provides information about education services: loans and scholarships; how to select a college and prepare for college entry tests; buying books from a union-organized online bookstore; and much more. Visit www.unionplus.org/education for details. Talk to a financial aid counselor at 1-877-881-1022.
PET SERVICES
Cut the cost of owning a pet. Save 25% on veterinarian services, 10% on pet health insurance premiums, and much more. Visit www.unionplus.org/pets.
Gift Shop
FLOWER SERVICE
Save 15% when you send flowers. To place an order visit www.unionplus.org/flowers or call 1-888-667-7779.
Health and Well-Being
HEALTH SAVINGS
Save an average of 18% on prescription costs and reduce out-ofpocket expenses on a variety of health care services such as dental and vision care, and more. Call 1-800-228-3523 or visit www.unionplus.org/healthsavings for details.
HEALTH CLUB DISCOUNTS
Get discounts on new health club memberships at over 1,500 health clubs including Bally’s Fitness, Select World, and Gold’s Gym across the country. Visit www.unionplus.org/health-clubs.cfm for details.
House and Home
MORTGAGE AND REAL ESTATE
For low down payments and reduced closing costs, visit http://www.unionplus.com/benefits/home/mortgage.cfm
NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES
Savings on interstate moves. Call 1-800-524-5533 or visit http://www.unionplus.org/moving-vans.cfm
HEATING OIL
If you live in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Southern Connecticut, take advantage of this home heating oil discount and get a free service contract and discounts on oil purchases.
Purchasing Power
SEIU’s over 2 million members, along with other members of the AFL-CIO, gives the more than 13 million union members and their families substantial purchasing power.
Through member-only programs offered by SEIU in partnership with Union Privilege–a program founded by the AFL-CIO to provide consumer benefits–we’re able to provide you and your family with special discounts, rates, and savings.
As a SEIU member or retiree, you’re entitled to member-only benefits such as skip payments and financial assistance in the event of disability or layoff. These programs are designed specifically for union members and their families.
To learn more about Union Privilege and its programs, visit www.unionplus.org or call 1-800-452-9425 or 202-293-5330.
Insurance Protection
LIFE INSURANCE
Protect your family with term insurance at a low group rate. Premium waiver during layoffs. Visit www.unionplus.org/insurance.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH INSURANCE
Receive Workplace Accidental Death Insurance at no cost; or purchase All-Cause Accidental Death coverage. Visit www.unionplus.org/insurance.
AUTO INSURANCE
Members who purchase this insurance save an average of $350 on their auto insurance bill. For quotes, go to www.unionplus.org/autoinsurance or call 1-800-294-9496 to apply.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
This coverage can fill the gap in an employer liability policy and is available to nurses, dental assistants and hygienists, social workers, pharmacists and other medical professionals at competitive group rates. For an application, call Seabury & Smith at 1-800-621-3008.
Travel and Recreation
VACATION TOURS
Discounted international travel packages. Call 1-800-590-1104 or visit www.unionplus.org/travel.
CAR RENTALS
Save up to 25% on car rentals. Visit www.unionplus.org/carrentals or call:
Avis-1-800-698-5685, ID#B723700
Budget-1-800-455-2848, ID# V816100
Union Marketplace
GOODYEAR TIRE AND SERVICE
Save up to 10% when you service your car or buy tires, and support union workers who make many Goodyear tires. Visit www.unionplus.org/goodyear.
CINGULAR WIRELESS
Save up to 10% on cellular phone service with a unionized wireless phone company. Visit www.unionplus.org/cingular.
POWELL’S BOOKSTORE
Save on new and used books and textbooks at this discount unionized Internet bookseller. Visit www.unionplus.org/books.
UNION-MADE CHECKS
Union-printed checks and return-address labels that feature your union logo. Call 1-888-864-6625.
UNION-MADE CLOTHING
Save up to 5% on union-made clothing from two providers of union-made apparel.
UAW Consumer Buying Guide
Purchase vehicles produced by workers who enjoy the benefits and protections of a union contract. View the 2009 United Auto Workers (UAW) Consumer Buying Guide.