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Budget Truck Rental
Moving is easier than ever. Union members save 20% on local and one-way Budget truck and van rentals with Union Plus.
Get an exclusive discount for union families at more than 2,800 Budget Truck Rental locations nationwide. Every Budget Truck Rental includes:
- 20% discount everyday. Reference discount code 56000127763.
- Reliable, easy-to-drive trucks
- Over 2,800 convenient locations nationwide
- Accepts all major credit cards
- Provides 24/7 roadside assistance
- Offers moving kits, boxes and moving supplies
- Offers car carriers and towing
- Where2 GPS navigation guidance available for rent
- Optional insurance and protection plans
Your questions, answered.
The program is available at participating locations in the United States. It is not available in Guam, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and Canada.
Who is Eligible?
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Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
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Retired union members
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Spouse, domestic partner and children of union members
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Widows/widowers of union members
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Union Plus credit cardholders
To reserve your truck by phone, please call 800-561-1157 and reference discount code 56000127763.
Need help?
If you have additional questions, call Budget Truck at 800-561-1157 or refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page on the Budget Rental Truck site.
Note: You must return to the Union Plus page in order to get the discount.
Union Plus provides great opportunities and huge discounts! Who doesn't love discounts?
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard working Americans.
Please note:
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Discount cannot be applied at the rental counter; it must be applied at the time of the online or over-the-phone reservation.
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Discount cannot be combined with any other discounted rate or promotional offer.
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Discount applies to truck rental only. Taxes, surcharges, refueling, moving supplies and optional items are extra.
Save 20% on local and one-way Budget truck and van rentals with Union Plus.
Professional Moving Discounts
This is full-service moving made easy. With northAmerican Van Lines and your Union Plus Professional Moving Discount, you can save hundreds on your move.
Leave your move to the professionals at northAmerican Van Lines when you use your Union Plus Professional Moving Discount. Save hundreds of dollars on a typical interstate (state-to-state or long-distance moves) with discounts such as:
- Exclusive union member discounts on interstate moving, packing and in-transit storage. *
- On-time delivery pledge. Members are eligible for compensation if the interstate delivery date is missed due to no fault of the member.**
- Peak rates waived year-round.
- Up to $50,000 of Full Replacement Coverage . This coverage comes with $0 deductible and at no cost from northAmerican Van Lines.
Your questions, answered.
Follow these easy steps to use your Union Plus Professional Moving Discount:
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Visit the exclusive, northAmerican Van Lines, Union Plus member portal. Your union member discount cannot be accessed through the corporate website. If you prefer, call northAmerican Van Lines at 888-813-9595.
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Request a free quote and get help with your move.
The Union Plus Professional Moving Discount is available to:
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Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
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Retired union members
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Spouse, domestic partners, and children may be included
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Widows/widowers of union members
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Union Plus credit cardholders
The Union Plus Moving discount is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands or Canada.
To get a quote by phone, call 888-813-9595.
Need help?
Call northAmerican Van Lines at 888-813-9595 and reference your Union Plus discount for more information or customer service for your moving services. Or, go online to the contact forms for North American Van Lines.
We realize that sometimes you may need help with a concern about using a Union Plus program. The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 members, is here to help you resolve any problems. Contact us at 800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or online.
Union Plus provides great opportunities and huge discounts! Who doesn't love discounts?
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard working Americans.
Get a free moving quote in just minutes. Click the button below to fill out a simple form about your move.
* Discounts are valid for interstate moving services provided by northAmerican Van Lines. Void if members contact northAmerican Van Lines directly without qualifying for member discounts through the dedicated Union Plus member portal. Discounts cannot be combined with any other savings or coupon offer.
**Per diem is only paid on shipments weighing 5,000 pounds or more.
Save hundreds of dollars on your next move.
Real Estate Rewards
Buying or selling a home? You can earn up to $500 cash back* for every $100,000 in home value when you use a participating real estate agent referred by SIRVA.
Union members can earn significant cash back rewards after closing when you use one of SIRVA’s referred real estate agents to buy or sell your home.
Union members earn on average $1,368.42** cash back when buying or selling a home with a referred real estate agent from SIRVA.
For every $100,000 in home value at closing, you earn up to $500 cash back after you close. Here are some cash back examples:
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Your home value: $150,000. You earn $750.
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Your home value: $250,000. You earn $1,250.
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Your home value: $350,000. You earn $1,750.
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Your home value: $450,000. You earn $2,250.
Your questions, answered.
Use your Union Plus Real Estate Rewards with 3 easy steps.
- Call 800-284-9756 or visit here to let us know you’re interested in our real estate rewards program.
- SIRVA will find an approved agent in your area.
- If you decide to use the agent to buy or sell your home, you can earn up to $500 for every $100,000 in home value after closing.
The program is available in the United States and not available in Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands or Canada.
Union Plus Real Estate Discounts are available to:
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Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
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Retired labor union members
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Spouses, children and parents of union members
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Widows/widowers of union members
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Working America members
Our agent helped us purchase our home. We just moved in a few days ago and she’s still helping us with stuff. They’re the most amazing agents we’ve worked with.
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard working Americans.
To earn cash back when you buy or sell your home, use a participating real estate agent referred by SIRVA. Click the button below to get started.
*Certain state restrictions apply to the real estate cash back program. To qualify for cash back reward (in cash back states), you must use a SIRVA-referred real estate agent. Program designed as a referral service to provide you the opportunity to select a real estate agent to meet your needs. You must evaluate the brokers, agents and their services and make selections and decisions based upon your best judgment, interest, priorities and concerns. Call 800-284-9756 or visit www.UP-RealEstateRewards.com for important program details and state restrictions.
The minimum home value required for cash back or reduced commission is $75,000. There is no monetary reward for members, who use the program to buy a home, in non-cash back states. You must use a program-referred real estate agent in order to qualify for the cash back reward.
**Based on total cash awarded from 1/1/19 to 12/31/19.
SIRVA is an independent provider of services. Union Plus is not affiliated with SIRVA and does not manage SIRVA or its programs. SIRVA is paying Union Plus for advertising services including dissemination of information about SIRVA and its programs to participating unions and their members as well as participation in Union Plus events and programs.
No referral, recommendation, service representation or exclusivity requirement is intended by the Union Plus’s mention or dissemination of the SIRVA name and delivery of this information to participating union members.
It is important that you evaluate the information provided and make decisions based upon your own best interest, priorities, and concerns.
Earn cash back on your home sale or purchase when you use a participating realtor.
Union Plus Scholarships
Union Plus Scholarships help union families with the cost of college.
2021 application is now closed. Awards will be announced the first week of June.
2022 application will be available in mid-June.
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. More than 3,200 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.
The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, supported in part by contributions from the provider of the Union Plus Credit Card. (You do not need to be a Union Plus Credit Card holder to apply for this scholarship.)
The Union Plus Scholarship awards are presented annually to union members or members of their families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. In 2020, 215 union members and union family members were awarded $300,000 in Union Plus Scholarships, ranging from $750 to $4,000.
How the Union Plus Scholarship Program works
Eligibility
Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below.
Evaluation Criteria
This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators
Application Timeline
Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Eastern Standard Time on January 31st of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Scholarship Award Amounts
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2021. Students may re-apply each year.
Isaiah's Award
Isaiah's Award was created to honor the exceptional life of Isaiah C., a beloved child, fostered and adopted by a current, long-time employee of Union Plus. Isaiah was a smart, talented, spiritual, generous and kind young man. It is our wish that his gentle spirit live on, in part, through this namesake scholarship.
Applicants for Isaiah's Award must have a special connection to the foster care system, and will be asked in their application to describe their personal, employment, volunteer experiences, or career goals related to the foster care system.
Award Date
The Scholarship Committee will determine recipients of scholarship awards by May 31 each year. During the first week of June award recipients will be individually notified by mail, and all applicants will be sent an email with notification that the award list is posted. Please note that due to the volume of applications we cannot provide any information on the status of an application before award announcements are made.
Outstanding Scholarship Recipients
The students selected for university, college, trade or technical school scholarships represent a wide sampling of backgrounds, union affiliations, goals and accomplishments. The selection process is very competitive since we receive over thousands of applications each year.
The Union Plus Education Foundation
The Union Plus Education Foundation has awarded more than $4.8 million in scholarships to students of union families. Over 3,200 union families have benefited from our commitment to higher education.
With the help of donations from union supporters, the Foundation can help even more union families attain their education goals. Learn more about the Union Plus Education Foundation.
Your questions, answered.
Your application must be complete and received by 12:00 p.m. (noon, ET) on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
Current and retired members of unions that participate in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) can apply for a Union Plus Scholarship. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2021.
A list of eligible unions is provided in a drop-down menu in the Union Information section of the scholarship application. You might also ask your local union representative or visit your local or national union’s website to check if they offer Union Plus benefits. Also, a list of eligible unions is available in the drop-down menu when you create an account on the Union Plus website.
No, you do not have to purchase any Union Plus product or participate in any Union Plus program to be eligible.
The scholarship applies to any year of study, from the freshman year of college through the last year of graduate school, including law school and medical school. The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited post-secondary school at the time the award is issued.
U.S. accredited colleges and universities, including undergraduate and graduate schools, community colleges, trade and technical schools.
Union members (and family members) from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible. Awards apply only to those attending a U.S. accredited college, university, trade or technical school.
Information and requirements include:
- One letter of reference from a teacher or other adult who is familiar with your achievements and abilities. We encourage applicants to obtain and submit their letter of reference on their own. However, if your reference requires that the letter remain confidential, you have an option to nominate your reference so the letter may be submitted confidentially. (The application will request that you to send an email to your reference, who will be instructed on how to confidentially attach their letter.) The letter must be in Word (.doc/.docx); Adobe (.pdf); JPEG (.jpeg, .jpg); PNG (.png).
- Two required essays of approximately 350 words each.
- What challenges has the Covid-19 pandemic presented for you and your family? What did you learn about yourself trying to overcome these challenges?
- Describe your relationship with the union and the labor movement, in what ways has it personally affected your life and your family's life?
- Union information. National or international union name, local union number, local union's address, phone number and the name of the local union President or Business Manager. You need this information for your union, your spouse's union or your parent's union (if you are a dependent). If you or your family members are affiliated with multiple unions you must list this information for all.
Submit an essay of approximately 350 words describing your relationship with the union and the labor movement. In what ways has it personally affected your life and your family’s life?
Refer to the following advice listed in the Essay section: Because this is a union scholarship, we are looking for your own knowledge of unions and the labor movement. Although it may be included, please do not simply recite typical labor history. Write about personal stories and experiences. Many applicants may not be union members but are the children or spouses of union members. Talk with union family members (parents, spouses, grandparents, etc.) and ask them about their experiences in the union. Relate personal stories and experiences on how being in a union has made a difference in their life and your life.
No, you can only apply for the Union Plus Scholarship using this online form.
In the application’s Reference Letter section there is detailed explanation of how to nominate a third party to submit the letter of reference confidentially.
- This is a competitive scholarship, and applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended.
- Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.
- The required essays can account for up to half your total score.
- Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.
Awards are issued in June of 2021 and apply to the 2021 - 2022 school year. The applicant must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued.
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the fall of 2021. Students may re-apply each year.
No, these are one-time awards. But each year you may re-apply and you might be selected to receive another award.
When you successfully submit your application you'll get a screen message confirming your application was received. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide any information on the status of an application before the award announcements are made during the first week of June 2021. All applicants will be notified by email when the award list is posted at the Union Plus website by mid-June.
Awards are announced by mail the first week of June 2021. Award recipients who do not respond are then contacted by phone. All applicants will be notified by email when the award list is posted at unionplus.org/scholarships by mid-June 2021. Please note that due to the volume of applications we cannot provide any information on the status of an application before award announcements are made.
The Union Plus Scholarship is offered by the Union Plus Education Foundation, with funding from Capital One N.A., the provider of the Union Plus Credit Card. (Note, you do not need to be a Union Plus card holder to be eligible to apply). Union Plus is the branded name of benefits offered by Union Privilege. Union Privilege is the organization behind the Union Plus programs. The AFL-CIO created Union Privilege in 1986 to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits. By using the collective buying power of unions, we are able to offer valuable, discounted products and services exclusively to working families.
Need help?
If you have questions about the Union Plus Scholarship program, send an email to scholarships@unionplus.org
If you have started an application, be sure to check the FAQ button in the dashboard of your application.
If you are having trouble logging into your Scholarship application, click on the Forgot Password link on the Scholarship website's login page to reset your password.
In the past year, I have truly come to appreciate the power of collective bargaining and the incredible force of the labor movement, and I will never forget the influence it has had on my family.
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
Click the button below to start your application for a 2021 Union Plus Scholarship. You must complete your application by January 31 to be eligible.
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Union Plus Scholarships help union families with the cost of college.
Union Plus Credit Card
91% of cardholders surveyed recommend Union Plus Credit Cards.1 See what makes these union-backed cards work.
Capital One is here to help cardholders who may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.
Access your Union Plus Credit Card account or activate a new card in seconds.
The Union Plus Credit Card program has 3 cards tailored to distinct needs, and all cards offer great benefits and excellent service. Choose the card for you and apply in minutes.
Ready to enjoy competitive rates, $0 Fraud Liability protection if your card is lost or stolen3 and many more cardholder benefits? Check out all that’s available to Union Plus Cardholders.
Wait, there’s more
The features of the Union Plus Credit Card program go beyond the card. Learn more about how you can start enjoying the powerful offerings that come with being a cardholder.
From our Job Loss Grant to additional support during strikes, disability or even natural disasters, hardship help is here for you and your family in difficult times.
The Union Plus Credit Card program is available in the United States to:
- Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
- Retired labor union members
- Working America members
- Union family members may also be eligible
If you need to ask a question, resolve a problem or get help, contact us.
Need something else? The Union Plus Member Advocacy Program, staffed by OPEIU Local 2 union members, is here to resolve any problems you have with a Union Plus program.
Contact us at 800-472-2005 (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET, weekdays) or complete the Union Plus Feedback Form. If possible, please have the name or employee ID number for the Union Plus benefits provider staff member you spoke to.
Certain restrictions, limitations and qualifications apply to these grants. Additional information and eligibility criteria can be obtained at UnionPlus.org/Assistance.
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1Email survey of Union Plus Credit Cardholders conducted in February 2020 by Union Plus. 6,380 responders; 5,799 answered “Yes” when asked, “Would you recommend the Union Plus Credit Card Program?”
*Credit approval required. The Union Plus Credit Cards are issued by Capital One, N.A., pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated.
3Claims are subject to investigation and verification.
Choose the card that works best for you, whether you want to build credit with responsible card use, have low interest rates or earn cash back.
Mortgage Program
Are you looking to purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage? Union Plus offers homebuying benefits you can't get anywhere else.
Union Plus Mortgage Company is a union-owned company that offers numerous loan options and convenient online service.
- Convenient online application and assistance by phone.
- Union Plus Mortgage Company is union-owned* by the AFL-CIO, Union Privilege, and a group of unions. We are stronger together.
- Competitive rates on a wide-range of mortgage options, including conventional, FHA, and VA loans. Let us help you find the right loan.
- $500 gift card after closing for purchasing or refinancing.
- $250 gift card for First-Time Home Buyers.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage offers union members low down payments and a variety of financing options.
- My Mortgage GiftSM award from Wells Fargo after closing—$500 for buying a home or $300 for refinancing—for use at participating retailers.**
- Choose how you want to work with a knowledgeable home mortgage consultant—either in your local area or via phone and email.
- Home financing options to meet a variety of needs, including low down payment options, VA loans and newly constructed homes loans.
- Educational tools and resources to help you prepare for homeownership.
Both Union Plus Mortgage Programs come with the exclusive union member benefit of Mortgage Assistance. If you've had a Union Plus home mortgage for a year or more and become disabled, laid off, locked out or go on strike, you may be eligible for Union Plus Mortgage Assistance.
If you’re a veteran and you purchase a primary residence, you may be eligible for a one-time grant of $1,000 from Union Plus after you close on your home purchase.
You must submit your application for a Veteran’s Grant no later than 90 days after the closing date of your Union Plus mortgage. This grant is from AFL-CIO MBF.
Union Plus provides great opportunities and huge discounts! Who doesn't love discounts?
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard working Americans.
Union Plus Mortgage Company has a services agreement with Union Privilege in which Union Privilege receives a financial benefit for providing agreed upon services.
Union Plus Mortgage Company NMLSR 1561829
**Eligible individuals can receive the Wells Fargo My Mortgage GiftSM award approximately 6 weeks after closing on a new purchase or refinance loan secured by an eligible first mortgage or deed of trust with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (“New Loan”), subject to qualification, approval and closing, when identifying themselves as eligible. The My Mortgage GiftSM award is not available with The Relocation Mortgage Program® or to any Wells Fargo team member. Only one My Mortgage Gift award is permitted per eligible New Loan. This award cannot be combined with any other award, discount or rebate as described in the Terms and Conditions. This award is void where prohibited, transferable, and subject to change or cancellation with no prior notice. Awards may constitute taxable income. Federal, state and local taxes, and any use of the award not otherwise specified in the Terms and Conditions (also provided at receipt of award) are the sole responsibility of the My Mortgage GiftSM recipient.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.© 2019 All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801.
Union Plus offers homebuying benefits you can't get anywhere else.