Union Plus

Did you know Necco Sweethearts, See’s Candy, and some Hershey Kisses are made by your fellow union members?  Sweets for your Valentine can be even sweeter when they’re union-made! This Valentine's Day, support fellow workers by buying union-made-in-America treats.

 These days your Smartphone apps are just as important as your mobile phone itself. As such, we'll be blogging about an App of the Month from our benefit providers throughout the coming year. First featured App of the Month is Hertz's Car Rental Mobile App!

Holly LaCount, Eureka, CA, is fortunate her mom reads her union’s magazine, The Postal Record.  That’s where Diana LaCount, NALC 348, learned about Union Plus Scholarships.  Holly applied and received a $4,000 Union Plus scholarship to help pay for tuition, books, and school supplies for her senior year at Cal Poly.

Getting financial assistance to pay for college tuition, books and living expenses isn’t as hard as you think.  Use this checklist to help keep your college-bound student on track.

Are you a union supporter who hunts or fishes? If you are, tune into the Sportsman Channel, official network of the Union Sportsmen's Alliance, every Thursday at 8pm ET for "Brotherhood Outdoors". It’s the show that’s almost as much fun to watch as actually being there.

Are you a savvy shopper who searches daily deal sites for online bargains? Avoid problems when redeeming daily deal vouchers by reading the fine print and understanding a site’s terms. Here are 7 more tips to help you get the most for your money while avoiding disappointments.

Since Piotr Grych of Wallington, NJ, joined the Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Local 1005, he’s made a big move and added a new baby to his family. Grych’s union membership has helped keep his family secure providing steady work and a union benefit that helped him buy his first home—the IUPAT Union Plus Mortgage Program.

Whether you’re committed to losing weight, giving up smoking, working out more, or getting out of debt, sticking to your 2012 resolutions is easier and more affordable when you use your Union Plus discounts.

Social Security and/or a union pension can provide steady retirement income, but it may not be enough to live as comfortably as you’d like. You’ll probably need to draw on the money you’ve saved. But how do you transform a medley of investments into long-lasting income?