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Win a $500 Union Plus Scholarship during National Scholarship Month. Tweet or post on Facebook a haiku poem on the topic “How I’ll use my education to help build the labor movement.”

Thomas Muller of Denver, CO, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 720, knows first-hand the financial stress of being out of work. “I spent eight months jobless, searching and applying for work and worrying about paying my bills.”

Then he found help was available because he carries the LIUNA Union Plus Credit Card. Because of it, Muller was eligible to apply for a Union Plus Job Loss Grant and receive a $250 one-time credit against his credit card bill.

The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) along with the AFL-CIO and other pro-labor organizations have launched the iWon't Campaign.  This nationwide effort encourages Americans NOT to upgrade to the new iPhone 4S from Verizon Wireless until the company agrees to a fair contract with its workers.

November is National Scholarship Month. This is a good time to check out scholarships available from a variety of sources including Union Plus and local and international unions. Scholarships provide financial aid for post-secondary education that doesn’t need to be repaid.

Now union members can access benefit information on the go with the new Union Plus iPhone app. The free iphone app available in the Apple app store, can be customized for each union.

Did you know that Medicare prescription drug plans often change their list of covered drugs from year to year? If you have Medicare and want to add or change your drug coverage, you are able to do so during Fall Open Enrollment, which takes place from October 15th through December 7th this year.

Thomas Niksich, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 511, knew promises made by the debt relief companies he researched weren’t adding up. How could the high interest rates charged by these companies relieve his debt? Then Niksich discovered the solution to his family’s financial problems—Union Plus debt management planning available through his union membership.

Opening holiday gifts is tons of fun. Opening January’s credit card bills is not. Here some are tips for getting a grip on this year’s holiday gift-giving and spending wisely.

Did you know that a simple code can tell you if your tires are union-made in America? Learn more before you shop for tires.