Strike Benefits

Strike Assistance Benefits*

For Eligible Union Plus or Teamster Privilege Credit Cardholders

• Strike Grant -- After three (3) months as a cardholder, you may be eligible for a $300 Strike Grant.

For Eligible Union Plus Mortgage Customers

• Union Plus Mortgage Assistance -- Strike/lockout grants can make mortgage payments if you're participating in a union-approved strike or are locked out for more than 30 consecutive days. For detailed information, applications or options for strikes/lockout lasting less than 30 days, call 800-472-2005, extension 840.

For Eligible Union Plus Personal Loan-holders

Strike Grant -- After six (6) months as a loan-holder, you may be eligible for a $300 Strike Grant.

For Union Members Who Participate in the Following Union Plus Programs

• Union Plus Auto Insurance -- Union Plus policyholders involved in a union-approved strike or a lock-out lasting 90 days or longer can defer premium payments for two (2) months. To take advantage of this deferment, call 855-666-5797.
• Union Plus Life Insurance -- Union Plus policyholder premiums are waived for up to three (3) months during union-approved strikes lasting more than 30 consecutive days. This waived premium never has to be repaid. To use this strike benefit, call 800-393-0864.
• Union Plus Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance -- Union Plus policyholder premiums are waived for up to one full year during a union-approved strike or a lockout lasting 30 days or more, providing the coverage remains in force. This waived premium never has to be repaid.To use this strike benefit, call 800-393-0864.

*You must belong to a union that participates in Union Plus benefits.

Other Resources for Eligible Union Members/Retirees

• Save My Home Hotline -- Call 866-490-5361 if you're facing financial problems and are at risk of missing a mortgage payment.
• Credit Counseling Debt Management Plan (DMP) Fee Reimbursement 
  $75 value for each participant and rebate for monthly fees after one (1) year in DMP. Call 877-833-1745 for additional information.
• Union Plus Credit Counseling Free Budget Analysis --  Call 877-833-1745.
• Union Plus Health Savings -- Get the free prescription card for savings on generic and name brand prescription drugs.  Plus, other plans offer discounts on dental, vision and more.
• Hospital Assistance Grants for Union Plus Credit Cardholders
• Hospital Assistance Grants for Mortgage, Life/Accident Insurance, and Personal Loan Customers
• Medical Bill Negotiating Service 
• Disability Benefits 
• Legal Help -- For legal issues related to your strike, contact your national or local union. For other legal matters, you have access to a free 30-minute legal consultation and 30% discount on other legal services.  Call 888-993-8889 or search for a participating lawyer in your area online.

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*Not all unions are eligible for Strike Grants.