ILA

International Longshoremen's Association

Short Name
Longshoremen

Strike Benefits

Grants and benefits to support you during a strike

We’re here to help when union members are on strike. Check out our strike benefits below. 

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Strike grants give you money when you need it most
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Get cash with a strike grant. Unlike a loan, you'll never need to repay the money. If you have a Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card or a Union Plus Personal Loan, you may eligible for a grant.

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Defer Your Auto Insurance Payment
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If you’re a Union Plus policy holder involved in a union-approved strike or lockout lasting 90 days or longer, you can defer your premium payments for two months.

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To check eligibility and use this strike benefit, call 855-666-5797.

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Waive Your Life Insurance Payment
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If you’re a Union Plus policyholder, your premiums are waived for up to three months during union-approved strikes lasting more than 30 consecutive days. This waived premium never has to be repaid. 

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To check eligibility and use this strike benefit, call 800-393-0864.

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Waive Your Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Payment
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If you’re a Union Plus policyholder, your premiums are waived for up to one full year during a union-approved strike or lockout lasting 30 days or more, providing the coverage remains in force. This waived premium never has to be repaid.

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To check eligibility and use this strike benefit, call 800-393-0864.

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Please visit our Union Plus Grants FAQ. Please send additional questions to grants@unionplus.org.

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*Not all unions are eligible for Strike Grants.

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If you’re on strike, you may be eligible for a grant that you'll never need to repay. 

Save My Home Hotline

Find out how to save your home now

Are you having trouble paying your mortgage? Get a free, confidential talk with a housing counselor.

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The Union Plus Save My Home Hotline is provided through the non-profit Money Management International (MMI).

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Speak with a HUD-certified housing counselor
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Are you a homeowner facing financial trouble that may make you fall behind on your mortgage payments or worried that the next change in your adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) will put payments out of reach? The Union Plus Save My Home Hotline may be able to help. 

Arrange for a confidential, free consultation with expert housing counselors who can provide advice, help you find answers and develop an action plan to get your financial house in order.  

Call 866-490-5361 any time day or night, or visit one of the 100+ local offices in 22 states and the District of Columbia for face-to-face counseling.

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Fully-trained, HUD-certified counselors will discuss your individual situation and offer advice and guidance that is personalized for your situation.  

Save My Home Hotline Counselors can: 

  • Provide a free budget and spending analysis to assess your current financial situation. 

  • Explain how best to work with your lender and understand all of the options available to help you retain your home and prevent foreclosure. 

  • Protect you from future credit problems before you get too far behind on mortgage payments. 

  • Provide a written plan of action you can follow. 

  • Offer referrals to other resources, including credit and bankruptcy counseling, if appropriate. 

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The following are eligible: 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired union members  

  • Spouse, domestic partners, and children (age 18+) may be included 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

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Can the Hotline help me if I am already behind on my mortgage payments?
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Yes. The hotline's HUD-certified counselors can help you establish a budget, set priorities and explain all the available strategies to stop foreclosure and help you keep your home. Landlords and lenders often are willing to be flexible about repayment of late or missing payments. 
 
If you simply cannot make your payments, your counselor can provide advice for working with the lender. Your lender may be able to restructure your loan to a fixed rate, for example, or allow you to make smaller payments for a limited period of time (those payments will be added to the loan balance, though.) If necessary, your counselor will make referrals to other resources or alternatives such as a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure (where you essentially turn the home back over to the lender). You'll leave the session with a plan outlining actions you need to take.

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Will the counselors work directly with my lender?
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No. Unlike with credit counseling, the Save My Home Hotline counselors are unable to work directly with your lender. However, they will create an action plan to help you address your housing concerns. After the session, you should be better prepared to work with your lender. And, you may call the Hotline to speak with a counselor as many times as you need to make sure all of your questions and concerns are answered.

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What type of information should I have ready to discuss with a counselor?
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Your counseling session will consist of a review of your circumstances, including income, expenses, debts and mortgage terms. You should have the account numbers, billing addresses, current payments and balances for all creditors you owe, as well as any information from your mortgage lender, including payment amount and time delinquent (if applicable).

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What assistance is available if I have a Union Plus Mortgage?
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If you have a Union Plus Mortgage, you may also be eligible for the Union Plus Mortgage Assistance Program. 

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Need help?

If you have questions, send an email to: grants@unionplus.org

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If you’re facing mortgage payment problems, talk to a HUD-certified housing counselor. It’s free and confidential.

Bankruptcy Counseling Fee Waiver

Get $50 bankruptcy filing counseling fee waived

Before you file for bankruptcy, get pre-filing counseling for free. The $50 counseling fee is waived for union members. 

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Money Management International The Union Plus Bankruptcy Counseling Fee Waiver  is available through the non-profit, Money Management International (MMI).

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Counseling is required before you declare bankruptcy
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Declaring bankruptcy is a big decision. But it may be your best option if you can’t pay your bills and your debt is mounting. The federal government requires pre-filing counseling to start the process and helps you understand how bankruptcy works.  

Union members or union retirees can get a bankruptcy counseling fee waiver when you meet with a certified counselor from the Union Plus Credit Counseling Program through Money Management International (MMI).

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The free bankruptcy counseling filing fee waiver is currently available in the United States, but not available in Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and Canada. 

To be eligible, you must be: 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired labor union members 

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How do I get the fee waiver?
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Call the bankruptcy line for Union Plus Credit Counseling at 866-279-7197 (available 24/7) to set up an appointment.

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Need help? 

If you have questions, send an email to  grants@unionplus.org 

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Get the $50 bankruptcy pre-filing counseling fee waived.

Disaster Relief Grants

Get a $500 grant if you’re affected by a disaster

If you’ve been impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible to receive a $500 disaster relief grant that doesn’t have to be repaid. 

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If you participate in these Union Plus programs, you may be eligible for a Disaster Grant.
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Are you a Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card cardholder?
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Call 800-622-2580 to speak directly with a specially trained representative. Representatives in the United States handle all customer service calls to the Union Plus Credit Card Program.* 

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Not a Union Plus or Teamster Privilege Credit Cardholder?
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Union Plus Mortgage, Union Plus Life, Accident, Union Plus Auto Insurance, Union Plus Personal Loan and Union Plus Retiree Healthcare holders should call 800-472-2005 to speak to a Union Plus staff member. 

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To be considered for a Union Plus Disaster Relief Grant, the union member must:

  1. Have Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card  for at least three (3) months,  Union Plus Mortgage,  Union Plus Life  or  Accidental Death Insurance,  Union Plus Retiree Healthcare  or  Union Plus Auto Insurance  policy for at least 12 months, or  Union Plus Personal Loan  for at least six (6) months with the account or policy in good standing (be up-to-date on payments). 
  2. Have your primary residence located in a county or parish affected by a natural disaster listed in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Declaration offering "Individual Assistance." 
  3. Contact Union Plus to initiate a claim for a grant within twelve (12) months of the incident date. 
  4. Have not received a disaster relief grant in the past, as these grants are once-per-lifetime. 
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Has my county or parish been designated for Individual Assistance?
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Not all FEMA disaster declarations include "Individual Disaster Assistance." To check if your county or parish has been designated as an area eligible for individual assistance, visit  FEMA’s disaster declarations page

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Are grants taxable income?
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Grants may be considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service. Therefore, a Form 1099-MISC tax reporting form will be issued to each recipient of grants valued at $600 or more.

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What other assistance is available?
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Disaster victims who participate in the  Union Plus Mortgage  programs may be eligible to receive payment extensions or other special help from the program providers. 

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Need help?

If you have questions about disaster relief grants, please contact one of the following: 

Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card cardholders
Call  800-622-2580

Union Plus Mortgage
Union Plus Life, Accident and Auto Insurance
Union Plus Retiree Healthcare
Union Plus Personal Loan holders
 
Call  800-472-2005

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These hardship assistance grants are provided and administered through the AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Plan (“The Plan”).  Certain administrative responsibilities for the Plan have been delegated to Union Privilege. Union Privilege is the non-profit organization established to create and oversee member benefit programs for working families. Grants may not be offered in every state.

The Union Plus Credit Cards and Teamster Privilege Credit Cards are issued by Capital One, N.A. pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

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If you’ve been impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible to receive a $500 disaster relief grant that doesn't have to be repaid. 

Debt Management

Get help eliminating your debt

If you’re drowning in debt, it might be time to seek help. Debt management assistance can help you get back on your feet. 

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Money Management InternationalUnion Plus Credit Counseling and Debt Management Plans are administered through Money Management International (MMI), a national nonprofit dedicated to changing lives and creating fresh starts for families and individuals struggling with financial challenges.

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Debt and budget experts work with you to revamp your spending, create a repayment plan to help you successfully eliminate your debt, while negotiating perks like reduced interest rates and waived creditor fees.

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Start your Debt Management Plan
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Union members who need additional help eliminating debt can receive an enrollment fee waiver for the Debt Management Plan (DMP) available through Union Plus Credit Counseling. 

Plus, union members can receive a grant to reimburse the monthly DMP fees after 12 months of successful participation in the DMP. 

These grants are only available as long as funds last. 

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You must be a union member or union retiree. 

For the Debt Management Plan (DMP) grants, you must enroll after January 26, 2009 in the Union Plus Credit Counseling DMP through our program provider, Money Management International (MMI) by calling 877-833-1745 (available 24/7) or completing the online enrollment form on the MMI site.   

To receive the grant, you must be successfully enrolled in the DMP for 12 months.  

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First, you must enroll in the Debt Management Plan (DMP) after January 26, 2009 at Money Management International (MMI) by calling 877-833-1745 (available 24/7) or completing the online enrollment form on the MMI site. 

After enrolling in the DMP, you will receive a welcome letter from MMI, the non-profit credit counseling program provider. The letter will include your MMI Client ID. 

After receiving your welcome letter, you must complete the online application form, and download and complete the Union Member Verification Form. Mail the Union Member Verification Form to the address below. 

After 12 months of participation in the DMP, MMI will send you a Certificate of Participation validating your participation in the plan. The certificate will indicate the total amount of monthly fees for which you will be reimbursed.  One year of your DMP fees will be reimbursed after completing 12 months in the plan. 

Mail the Certificate of Participation and Union Member Verification Form to: 

Union Plus DMP Grants 
1100 First Street NE, Suite 850 
Washington, DC 20002 

Once the certificate is received and you're approved for the grant, a check will be mailed directly to you. You can expect to receive your check within 6-8 weeks after we receive your certificate. 

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Hertz Vans & Trucks

Save up to 25% on Hertz vans and trucks

Need to rent a van or truck? It just got a whole lot cheaper. Union members save up to 25% on base rates* of Hertz Vans & Trucks at participating locations.

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Union Plus has partnered with Hertz to provide van and truck rental for union members at a reduced rate.

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Enjoy special savings and benefits
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Hertz Vans and trucks are available to rent right in your neighborhood. Get extra space when you need it, plus these amazing benefits:

  • Nationwide availability
  • Convenient locations
  • Flexible hours
  • Variety of vehicle sizes
  • Easy-to-drive vehicles
  • Dedicated on-site support
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Use your Hertz Vans & Trucks discount in 3 easy steps.

  1. Go to the Hertz Vans & Trucks discount website or call 1-800-654-2200 and use discount code (CDP#) 205666. 
  2. Choose the location, dates and times you'd like to reserve a van or truck. 
  3. Make your reservation and get moving! 
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This program is available at participating locations in the continental United States and Canada. 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired union members 

  • Spouses and domestic partners of union members 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

  • Union Plus Credit Cardholders 

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To reserve a Hertz van or truck by phone, call 1-800-654-2200. Use discount code (CDP#) 205666. 

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Need help? 

If you have additional questions, call Hertz Vans & Trucks at 1-800-654-2200 and use discount code (CDP#) 205666. 

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*Discount applies to pay later base rate. Taxes and fees excluded. Terms apply.

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Save up to 25% on base rates of Hertz Vans & Trucks at participating locations.

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program

Earn your bachelor’s degree for free

Are you ready to take the next step in your education? Eligible students across the country who have earned an associate degree can now complete their bachelor’s degree for free!

Spring 2 semester starts March 15

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As a complement to the  Union Plus Free College program, union members and their families can complete their Bachelor’s Degree online for free thanks to a partnership with Central State University (CSU). 

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Union Plus can help you continue your education journey. Students who have earned an associate degree or 60 or more college credits with a minimum 2.2 cumulative GPA* may enroll in the Bachelor's Degree Completion programs at CSU.

Students who have not yet earned an associate degree or are just getting started in higher education can begin with the Free College program at Eastern Gateway Community College and then, transfer into the Bachelor’s Degree Completion programs at CSU.

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No Cost to You 

Because of the current economic and health uncertainty, all students who begin or continue their academic program are eligible for a Free College last-dollar scholarship, which allows students to complete their degree (through graduation) with no out-of-pocket cost for tuition, fees or e-books. 

You may enroll full- or part-time. Continuous enrollment from semester to semester is required.

Students must apply for federal financial aid and use any grants to pay the tuition. They must also use any employer-sponsored tuition assistance. 

Central State University is Regionally Accredited 

Central State University, established in 1887, is a respected, regionally accredited academic institution. A public land-grant college, CSU is governed by the Ohio Department of Higher Ed and is part of the University System of Ohio. 

Bachelor’s Degrees Offered 

  • Business Management 

  • Teacher Education - Early Education (Pre-K – 5th Grade) and Intervention Specialist  

  • Criminal Justice

  • Interdisciplinary Studies - Humanities 

 Classes Begin Every Eight Weeks 

  • All courses are conducted online 

  • Students can take one or more courses 

  • Courses are offered in both 16- and 8-week formats 

  • CSU accepts as many previous credits as possible 

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Go to bachelorsdegree.unionplus.org and select the "Get Started" button. Fill out your contact and union information (for membership verification), and your program of interest. 

You'll be directed to complete the Central State University (CSU) application form and the financial aid form (FAFSA). 

Applicants will be contacted by an enrollment specialist to help with any questions. 

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Students who apply to Central State University must have an Associate Degree or completed 60 college credits with a 2.2 GPA* and must apply for and use any available federal grants. Students who have not yet earned an Associate Degree or are just getting started in higher education can begin with the Free College program at Eastern Gateway Community College and then transfer into the Bachelor’s Degree Completion programs at CSU.

The program is available in the Unites States including Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

To be eligible, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions
  • Retired union members
  • Widows/widowers of union members

  • Spouses and domestic partners of union members

  • Children of union members, including step-children and children-in-law (no age limits)

  • Grandchildren of union members

  • Financial dependents of union members

  • Siblings of union members

  • Parents of union members

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Call  888-897-9671 to speak to an enrollment advisor. 

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To request help by phone, call Customer Support at 888-897-9671 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET).  

To request online support, please send an email to CSU at Advising@lowcostdegrees.org or complete the  interest form.

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You may be eligible to complete your bachelor’s degree for free! Click the button below to enroll in the Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program.

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Eligible students who have earned an associate degree can now complete their bachelor’s degree for free!

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Hotels + more

Save up to 50% on hotels + more

Your summer getaway just got CHEAPER. Save up to 50% on hotels, vacation homes and even luxury, five-star resorts!

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You work hard — it's time you get more for WAY less!

More properties | 1 million+ hotels, B&Bs, resorts + more

More flexibility | Life happens...so many bookings are flexible

More support | Get support 24/7

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Whether you're planning a "staycation" or a once-in-a-lifetime "bucket list" trip, your Union Plus Hotel Discount has you covered. Union members save up to 60% on your favorite global hotels, including Hilton, Hyatt, Choice Hotels and more.

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Book your next hotel stay in three easy steps:

  1. Visit the  Union Plus Hotels website
  2. Add your travel destination and dates. 
  3. Choose your hotel and book! 
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The following are eligible for Union Plus Hotel Discounts:

  • All dues-paying labor union members

  • Retired union members

  • Spouse, domestic partner and children of union members

  • Widows of union members

Union Plus Hotel Discounts are available in the United States. They are not available in Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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To book any of your travel needs or get help with an existing reservation, contact our travel experts at 1-855-757-0418

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Get the best prices and a hassle-free booking experience when you reserve your next hotel stay.

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Vacation Tours

Save hundreds when you travel

Planning the trip of a lifetime can be fun, but now it's even better. Union members save big bucks on tours to destinations within the United States and around the world.

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Union Plus has partnered with leading travel provider Collette to provide union members with exclusive offers and member benefits. Instantly save $50 to $100 per person using your union member benefit.*

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Travel Alert and Update — Please visit the  Collette website for information on travel affected by COVID-19.

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Explore the world with Collette and save
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Collette is a third-generation, family-owned company that has been showing the world to people just like you for more than 100 years. In addition to visiting iconic must-see sites around the globe, Collette’s 170-plus tours take travelers off the beaten path to allow you to get to know and appreciate each unique destination.

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Discover America's National Parks, be captivated by the charm of Italy, or explore the beautiful "Emerald Isle." Get inspired by our most popular tours and make your dream vacation a reality!

  1. Shades of Ireland
  2. National Parks
  3. Canadian Rockies by Train
  4. Italian Vistas
  5. Inspiring Iceland
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Access Union Plus Vacation Tours in 3 easy steps:

  1. Visit the Union Plus Vacation Tours website and register/sign in. 
  2. Plan your trip. 
  3. Book online, by phone by calling 844-868-2685, or through your own travel agent. 
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The Union Plus Vacation Tours program is available in the United States. The following are eligible: 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions 

  • Retired union members 

  • Spouse, domestic partners, and children of union members 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

  • Union Plus Credit Card holders 

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To reserve a vacation tour by phone, call Collette at 844-868-2685 or contact your travel professional. Use offer code UNIONSAVE to find out about special seasonal markdown offers discounted by up to $500 per person. 

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If you have questions about your Union Plus Vacation Tours booking, please contact either your travel agent or Collette Tours by phone at 844-868-2685 or visit the Collette website

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

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We WILL Travel Again

Tomorrow holds a bold and beautiful promise. #wewilltravelagain

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Celebrating 100 years of travel 

Collette has spent the last 100 years bringing people all over the world, and along the way they've learned that travel isn’t about the places you go—it’s about you and your reasons for going.

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Union Plus provides great opportunities and huge discounts! Who doesn't love discounts?

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Plan your dream trip now. Just click the button below to explore vacation tours featuring exclusive union member discounts from Collette.

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*Use offer code and your member benefit for savings. Savings are comprised of retail offer together with Member Benefit. Offer valid on new bookings only and can expire earlier due to space or inventory availability. Retail offer savings amount will vary by tour and departure date, and is only available on select departures. Call or visit www.gocollette.com/offers for details. Space is on a first come, first served basis. Offers are not valid on group, existing bookings or combinable with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. Promotional pricing may remain in effect after the expiration date. 

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Save big bucks on tours to destinations around the world.

Free College

Free college for union members and their families

Earn your degree for free online. The Free College Benefit helps union families continue their college education without piling on thousands of dollars in student debt.

Spring 3 semester starts March 29

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For students affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, additional financial aid options may be available to assist with education-related costs (living expenses, child care, etc). Call EGCC at 1-888-590-9009 to discuss your options.

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The Union Plus Free College Benefit, brought to you in partnership with AFSCME, ensures that cost is not a barrier to you and your family pursuing a college education.

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What is The Union Plus Free College Benefit?

In partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC), the Union Plus Free College Benefit offers "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. Please note: Only the Free College online degree and certificate programs listed below are eligible for these benefits.

Free College is possible thanks to the early support and enthusiasm of AFSCME, who entered into a collaboration with Eastern Gateway Community College in 2016. Since 2016, thousands of students have taken advantage of millions of dollars in Free College scholarships.

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.

Eastern Gateway Community College

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.

Degree Programs

  • Accounting
  • Associate of Arts
  • Business Management — with optional certificate programs in: Advertising; Cyber Security; Data Science; Digital and Social Media; Entrepreneurship; Environmental and Conservation Studies; Finance; Hospitality: Food and Beverage Management or Hotel and Event Management; Human Resources; Information Systems/IT Help Desk; Labor Studies; Marketing; Programming and Development
  • Criminal Justice
  • Teacher Education (Associate of Arts)
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Health Services
  • Individualized Study
  • Paralegal
  • Professional Office Management
  • Social Work

Certificate Programs

  • Business Management – with an optional concentration in Accounting
  • Patient Navigator

Classes Begin Every 8 Weeks

  • Classes are online so they fit into your schedule
  • Attend full time or take as little as one class per term
  • Credits can transfer to other schools
  • Advising and tutoring is available to support students
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Unions also offer their own free college benefit programs
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If you or your family member is a member of one of these unions, click on the link below.

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Follow these easy steps to use your Union Plus Free College Benefit: 

  1. Go to unionplusfreecollege.org and select the “Get Started” button  and fill out your contact and union information (for membership verification), and your degree interests.

  2. You will be directed to complete a simple college application form and an online financial aid form (FAFSA). The FAFSA form is a requirement. 

  3. Submit proof of high school graduation or GED completion. Acceptable proof includes official or unofficial high school/GED transcripts, or a copy of your diploma or official college transcript showing Associate Degree or higher. Include any college transcripts, as applicable college credits will be transferred to the new program. 

  4. Work with an enrollment specialist to enroll in classes and start working towards your degree. 

As long as your financial aid file is complete, there is no cost to the student, and students are never asked to take out any loans. 

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Students who apply to Eastern Gateway must have completed high school or a GED program, as well as apply for and use any available federal grants. 

The program is available in the United States including Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

The following are eligible: 

  • Dues-paying labor union members of participating unions  

  • Unemployed, furloughed, laid-off union members 

  • Retired union members 

  • Widows/widowers of union members 

  • Spouses and domestic partners of union members 

  • Children of union members, including stepchildren and children-in-law (no age limits)  

  • Grandchildren of union members 

  • Financial dependents of union members 

  • Siblings of union members 

  • Parents of union members 

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Need help?

If you have additional questions, please start by reading the  Union Plus Free College Benefit FAQs

To request support by phone, call Customer Support at 888-590-9009 
(Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET).

To request online support, please send an email to  online@EGCCFreeCollege.org  or complete the  request information form

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I love the flexibility and the fast track of the program. It has worked very well with my schedule.

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College is so expensive. I recommend this to all union members I meet. Your family can go to school, and it’s huge.

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Your dream of earning a degree can become a reality. Just click the button below to get started on a free college education now.

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The Union Plus Free College Benefit, brought to you in partnership with AFSCME, can help you and your family members afford a college education.