Representing the employees of the Smithsonian Institution.
AFGE Union Membership works for you 24 hours a day.
When you join the union, you enjoy the on-the-job protection that a union contract can bring. You also have access to the Union Plusİ benefits, which help you when you are at home. These benefits, which are backed by the collective strengths of over 13 million members of AFL-CIO unions, help you and your family save money. With the saving the Union Plus benefits provide, being a union member makes dollars and sense.
These money-saving benefits are available only to union members.
| Benefit | Description |
| Credit Card | A union-endorsed credit card that may save you money. Features include a competitive-rate, no annual fee and a unique Member Advocacy Program. |
| Secured Credit Card | A special credit card available to help you establish or re-establish your credit. Features include no application fee, a credit line equal to 100% of deposit and a 25-day grace period. |
| Mortgage and Real Estate | Makes buying, selling or refinancing a home easier and more affordable. Features include layoff and disability assistance and an easy over-the-phone application process. |
| Life Insurance | Term life insurance at low group rates and premium waiver during layoffs. |
| Loan Program | Competitive-rate personal and home equity loans. Ideal for debt consolidation. |
| Auto Buying Service | Helps members purchase new and used vehicles at hundreds of dollars below typical dealer listings. This is a free service. |
| Auto Insurance Program | Low rates and many discounts for good driving and safety devices. Customer service available 24 hours a day. |
| Education Services | Provides information about loans, scholarships, how to select a school, prepare for college entry tests and much more. |
| National Labor College Scholarship | For working adults who want to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree while continuing their trade union work. |
| Legal Service | Free and discounted legal assistance. Program benefits include a free consultation of up to 30 minutes and a 30% discount on legal services. |
| Health Savings | Reduce your out-of-pocket expenses on a variety of health care services such as prescriptions, vision care, dental care and more. Receive quarterly statements. Choose from two great programs. |
| Accident Insurance | Receive $10,000 or Workplace Accidental Death insurance at no cost, or purchase All-Cause Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage up to $100,000. |
| Vacation Tours | Discount travel packages to worldwide destinations. Members get a $50 discount off any travel package. Open to union members, retirees and their families. |
| Family Savers Hotel Royal Plaza | Special union member leisure rate at Hotel Royal Plaza in Orlando, Florida. |
| Car Rentals | Savings on daily, weekly and weekend car rentals. |
| Union-Made Checks | Union-printed checks and return-address labels that feature your union logo. Checks are accepted by all banks and credit unions. |
| Flower Service | Save 15% when you send floral arrangements, wreaths or gift baskets. |
| North American Van Lines | Interstate moves with special union member rates. |
Contact Union Privilege at:
American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO
80 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 737-8700