Educational Resources

AFT/Drexel Partnership
Through a collaboration between American Federation of Teachers and Drexel University Online, you and your immediate family members can now earn a top-ranked degree or certificate and receive special tuition rates when you enroll in one of Drexel’s distinguished online programs.

Contact; Kathy Pischke, Partnership Liaison
Email: kp399@drexel.edu Phone: (215) 895-0513
Partner Code: AFT

Education Loans & Services
AFT PLUS programs offered through the Union Privilege Program/AFL-CIO.

Student Loan Consolidation
If you or your child plan to attend an accredited college or university at least part-time, then the Union Plus Education Loans through American Education Services (AES) are your best bet.

Scholarships Available

Health Resources

Health Club Discount
Discounts to over 1,500 health clubs nationwide including Bally Total Fitness, Select Gold's Gyms and many other top fitness clubs.

Dental and Health Savings
Save 20 to 60% on most dental procedures, oral exams & unlimited cleanings. Major work such as dentures, root canals, and crowns.

Health Savings Program
For less than $15 per year, union members and their families (including parents) can save on expenses for prescriptions, vision care, diabetic supplies and more. For less than $50 per year, your family can also get discounts on dental care services, plus access to a special nurse helpline.

Financial Resources

Mortgages
Union Plus Mortgage & Real Estate makes refinancing and home-buying easier and more affordable for working families.

Consumer Credit Counseling
Managing your money doesn't have to be a risky business … it's often difficult to choose among the messages bombarding consumers from fraudulent debt management companies and their misleading offers.

Credit Score - MyFICO
What's a FICO score? It's a snapshot of your credit risk picture at a particular point in time.

Union Plus Credit Card
A special union-endorsed credit card for AFT members.

Loans
The Union Plus Loan Program offers union members a variety of loans tailor made to fit your personal financial needs.

iDine Prime
Get 40% off the regular annual membership fee for iDine Prime ... a cash back rewards program that could save you up to 20% off your bill.

Looking for a mortgage? AFT + members get exclusive savings and benefits.
800-238-1133 ext. 8643
Michael Curran - C: 973-801-2270
Michael.j.curran@chase.com

BUYER'S EDGE INC is a consumer buying service that guarantees the lowest prices on most major purchases for its 4 million members in the tri-state area of NY, NJ, CT and greater Philadelphia. Important info: H.P.A.E, Group # K1051; Username: K1051 (your group #) Password: member1

Insurance Deals

Pet Insurance
Protect against the unexpected cost of your pets' illnesses or injuries. Save 10% with your Union Plus discount and get your first month free.

Auto Insurance
Save up to $200 on automobile insurance through the Union Plus Auto Insurance Program. Members enjoy competitive rates, multi-vehicle discounts, 24-hour service and more.

UnionSecure Life Insurance
Most members don't have enough life insurance. With low-cost term insurance, you get the most coverage for the least money. Best of all, every union member is guaranteed some amount of protection - regardless of job or health conditions.

UnionSecure Accident Insurance
Get $5,000 of motor vehicle/pedestrian accidental death insurance free just for enrolling. Then get an extra $1,000 of all-cause insurance that covers you for any other type of accidental death. Call 1-800-393-0864 for details.

Computers & Tech

Wireless Discounts
Cut your cell phone costs with the Union Plus Cingular Wireless 5-10% Discounts, plus $50 off Motorola phones.

Dell Computer Discount
Enter member ID: PS16626766 to order Dell computers and receive your 5-10% discount or call 1-800-934-1652 and reference the code.

Travel & Recreation

Car Rental Discounts
Save up to 25% on rentals through Avis and Budget. From cars to sports utility vehicles (SUVs), union members receive exclusive deals from these nationwide agencies.

Theme Parks
Enjoy the thrill and excitement at some of the best theme parks nationwide with Union Plus Entertainment Discounts through Working Advantage.

Entertainment Discounts
Save on a variety of entertainment tickets, including movies, theme parks, Broadway shows, video rentals, baseball games and more!

Hotel Royal Plaza at Walt Disney World
For kids and kids-at-heart, visit Orlando and stay at the unionized Hotel Royal Plaza - within walking distance of the Disney Village Marketplace and Pleasure Island.

Worldwide Vacation Tours
As a participating union member, you can take the trip of a lifetime and save an additional $50 when you reserve a Union Plus vacation overseas with your travel program provider, Go Ahead Vacations.

HPAE Member Benefit: Purchase and Refinance Mortgages

1. JPMORGAN CHASE Mortgage crisis walk-in centers in Paramus and Jersey City
2. $8000 Federal housing grant for 1st time homebuyers
3. HARP loan refinance for Chase-WAMU-EMC serviced loans

Loans can be refinanced to 105% of current value NO PMI + Special UNION PLUS Mortgage Assistance Benefit. (AFT) **

Mortgage Rates are @ 5.25%*

Mike Curran
Senior Loan Officer
Office: 973-285-2239
Email: michael.j.curran@chase.com

*Rates can change at any time
** Unemployment-disability-strike

Member Benefits

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American Van Lines
Union Plus Credit Card
Union Made Checks
Unique Union Benefits

HIT HOME is a program designed to assist members of AFL-CIO affiliated union achieve home ownership.

Websites for Homebuyers:

• Hithome
• Knowledgeplex
• Homepath

Do you know someone who heats their home or commercial property with oil? If you answered “yes,” then why not give them a gift that they will truly appreciate — the gift of heat. Give your friends a gift worth hundreds of dollars!

Buyer's Edge
A consumer buying service that guarantees the lowest prices on most major purchases in NJ, NY, CT and greater PA. You must be a member in good standing prior to calling. For the HPAE group number, call Tammy at 201-262-5005.