Union Plus

Union Privilege is a nonprofit organization founded by the AFL-CIO in 1986 to provide excellent consumer Union Plus benefit programs exclusively to union members (current and retired) and their families. Their mission is simple — to improve the quality of life for working families through unique products and services. Below are a few of the most popular offerings.

Earn an Associate Degree — completely online, for FREE! Even if you don’t qualify for student financial aid, the Union Plus Free College Benefit will be applied to your balance for tuition, fees and e-books. Under an academic partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC), the Union Plus Free College Benefit offers grants — known as "last dollar scholarships" — that fill the gap between any federal, state and employer education grants for tuition, fees, and e-books for certain online programs at Eastern Gateway.

Eastern Gateway Community College is a fully accredited, non-profit public institution that is part of the University System of Ohio. Students can enroll in the distance learning program from anywhere in the U.S. The program offers ten associate degrees and two certificate programs. Credits can be transferred to a four-year college. Classes Begin Every 8 Weeks.

Dental: Union members, retirees, and their household family members can sign-up and enjoy savings of 20% to 50% on dental care with Careington, one of the largest dental networks in the nation.

Prescription: Through Wellcard Rx Members can save up to 65% off the retail price on brand name and generic drugs. Savings are available at over 59,000 participating pharmacies nationwide.

VIsion: Save at over 70,000 independent and retail providers found on the EyeMed Advantage Network – a network of independent providers and national retail chains including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, and Target.

Hearing: Save on hearing care at one of the largest providers of hearing health care benefits in the U.S. Members get access to discounts on hearing care services and products at over 3,800 locations nationwide.

Take advantage of competitive interest rates, valuable Mastercard® benefits and more. Hardship grants are available for eligible cardholders after 3 months, plus everyday rebates and discounts.

If you've had a Union Plus home mortgage for a year or more, you're protected with our unique mortgage assistance program administered through the AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Plan. Union Plus Mortgage Assistance provides interest-free loans and grants to help make mortgage payments when you're disabled, unemployed, locked out or on strike. If you qualify for the Mortgage Assistance loan benefit, you’ll also receive a one-time grant of $1,000 paid directly to you.

Get discounts on AT&T wireless, car rental, hotels, life, homeowners, rental, and pet insurance, Goodyear tires, and more.