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Strike, Lockout or Government Shutdown Grant for Personal Loan-holders

Union Plus Hardship Assistance

Strike, Lockout or Government Shutdown Grant for Personal Loan-holders

Benefit Description

$500 payment to Union Plus Personal Loan-holders who've been on union-sanctioned strike, lockout or government shutdown and meet the requirements below.

Requirements
  1. You must be a Union Plus Personal Loan-holder in good standing on the date the strike, lockout or government shutdown began.
  2. You must have been a Union Plus Personal Loan-holder for at least six (6) months at the time the strike, lockout or government shutdown began.
  3. You must complete the required application and demonstrate that you have been unemployed due to a union-sanctioned strike, lockout or government shutdown for a minimum of 14 consecutive days within the 24 month period prior to the date that you submit an application for a Strike, Lockout or Government Shutdown Grant — and that the strike, lockout or government shutdown loss occurred at least six (6) months after you became a Union Plus Personal Loan-holder
  4. You must provide documentation of the date the unemployment commenced due to a union-sanctioned strike, lockout or government shutdown, and proof that the duration of the strike, lockout or government shutdown was at least 14 consecutive days.
How to Apply
  1. Collect and copy the required documentation:
    • Letter from your local union acknowledging a union-sanctioned strike or a lockout lasting 14 days or more within the last 24 months.
      • Here is a form you can give your local union to fill out on your behalf.
  2. Complete the online application form.
  3. Submit your documents through one of the following channels:
    • Upload your documents through our website via the My Forms section of your profile (recommended)
    • Email your application and documents to grants@unionplus.org.
    • Fax your application and document to our secure fax line at 866-481-5568.

      However, if you are unable to use one of those means of getting your application to us, please mail all required documentation to:

      Union Plus Strike, Lockout or Government Shutdown Grant
      1100 First St. NE, Suite 850
      Washington, DC 20002
  • Please allow 6-8 weeks for application processing. You will be notified by mail when your application has been approved or denied.
  • If approved for the grant, payment will be made by check and mailed directly to you.

Mailing Instructions:

  • Please do not send originals. Documents will not be returned to you.
  • All documents should be copied onto 8.5" x 11" paper.
  • Only copy/print one side of paper.
  • Please do not use staples or fasteners.

Please note: Failure to comply with these instructions will result in significantly delayed processing time.

Important: 
Grants valued at $600 or more may be considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service. Therefore, approved recipients receiving grants of $600 or more in a calendar year will receive an IRS Form 1099-MISC in January of the following year. If the documentation you submitted does not contain your social security number, we will contact you to complete an IRS W-9 form. This document must be returned to our office before we will release a grant payment exceeding $600. Please keep your eye on your email inbox for this important request.

Questions

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

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Strike, Lockout or Government Shutdown

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.