Legal Services
AFT + legal services makes it easy for members and their families to get the legal help they need to avoid and solve legal problems—and usually for free! One toll-free call or visit to the Web puts you in touch with a nationwide network of law offices that offer free 30-minute consultations and discounted services. Click here for more details. For workplace issues, please contact your Local representative. (Union Plus)
Assistance in times of job interruption
In tough times, a variety of AFT + Member Benefits programs, through Union Plus, offer tools to help stretch your household budget and in some cases, offer direct financial aid. Members who have an AFT/Union Plus credit card, a Union Plus mortgage, or a personal loan may be eligible for increased financial benefits due to job loss or furlough. Members who have an AFT/Union Plus credit card may be eligible for a $300 job loss grant. In addition, there is a program hotline for members to check eligibility for other hardship payment benefits: 800-551-2873. If you have a Union Plus Mortgage, you may be eligible to apply for zero-interest loans that can cover your mortgage payment for up to six months, as well as a $1,000 one-time grant. Members who have a Union Plus personal loan and experience job loss may be eligible for a one-time $300 grant. Click here for more details. (Union Plus)
Credit Card
AFT members have access to Union-approved credit card options. Whether you're looking to build your credit, have a super low interest rate, or get cash back on every purchase; Union Plus has a card for you and all options have a $0 annual fee. These cards also offer hardship grants to cover you if life throws you a curveball like a trip to the hospital or you lose your job. Click here for more details. (Union Plus)
Credit and Budget Counseling
As a Union member you can get a FREE consumer credit counseling session, budget analysis and money management advice to get back on the road to financial recovery. Your free session includes: a complete financial review, including budget analysis and credit management counseling; assistance in budgeting or advice on sources of additional income; advice on how to work with creditors; an action plan that summarizes your financial situation, provides a budget and timeline for reaching your debt management and repayment goals, and restates action items; referral to a social service organization in your area, if appropriate; and referral to union plus Legal Service or Union Plus Mortgage Assistance program, if appropriate. Click here for more details. (Union Plus)
AFL-CIO Employees Federal Credit Union
The AFL-CIO Employees Federal Credit Union’s mission is to be the primary financial institution for union families by providing quality products and member service that is consistent with the values of the labor movement. Click here for more details. (AFT-specific)
How do I access these benefits?
- To redeem Union Plus discounts, register and log into your Union Plus Abenity account here.
- AFT-specific discounts can be accessed through your AFT account? Login here.
- Don't have an AFT account? Go here to register. Once you are registered you can sign in at the member benefits login page.
- Note: you will need your AFT member ID (found on your membership card) to set up your AFT account. If you do not have your member ID, please request it by filling out this form.