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AFSCME Advantage Benefits

As a member of AFSCME, you're eligible for a package of consumer-oriented benefits that can enhance your health, financial security, personal safety and leisure activities. Following is a description of some of the benefits offered by "AFSCME Advantage," along with members-only toll-free phone numbers. Don't hesitate to call them for more information.

  • Auto Buying Service: Save time and money when you buy a new vehicle. Buy a union-made car or truck and receive an additional $100 savings! Savings on used cars also. Visit the AFSCME web site or call 1-877-800-2924
  • Auto Insurance: Members who purchase this insurance save an average of $350 on their auto insurance bill. For quotes, go to AFSCME web site or call 1-800-294-9496 to apply.
  • Car Rental Discounts: Save up to 25 percent on car rentals. Call Avis — 1-800-698-5685, ID# B723700 or Budget — 1-800-455-2848, ID# V816100 or visit the AFSCME web site . Receive discounts automatically when you reserve with your AFSCME Advantage Credit Card.
  • Cingular Wireless Discounts: Save up to 10 percent on cellular phone service with a unionized wireless phone company. Visit the AFSCME web siteor call 1-800-356-9752.
  • Credit Card: An AFL-CIO endorsed credit card, with low-rate balance transfers, a competitive rate, no annual fee. Call 1-800-522-4000 or apply online.
  • Credit Counseling: Regain control of your finances and stop collection calls. Get help from a high quality, non-profit counseling service, with free counseling and debt management plans. Call 1-877-833-1745 or visit the AFSCME web site.
  • Entertainment Discounts: Save on movie tickets and rentals, theme parks, theaters, and sporting events. Call 1-800-565-3712 and use ID#744387769 or visit AFSCME web site.
  • Flower Service: Save 15 percent when you send flowers. To place an order visit the AFSCME web site or call 1-888-667-7779.
  • Goodyear Tire and Service: Save up to 10 percent when you service your car or buy tires, and support union workers who make many Goodyear tires. Visit the AFSCME web site.
  • Health Club Discounts: Pre-negotiated 20 to 60 percent on monthly fees at over 1,5000 health clubs. To sign up, call 1-888-294-1500 or visit the AFSCME web site.
  • Health Savings: Save an average of 18 percent on prescription costs and reduce out-of-pocket expenses on a variety of health care services such as dental and vision care, and more. Call 1-800-228-3523 or visit the AFSCME web site for details.
  • Home Heating Oil Discount: Save an average of $200-$300 a year on home heating oil. Available only in NY, CT, RI, and NJ. Call 1-800-660-0691 or visit the AFSCME web site to find out if this program is available in your area.
  • Hotel Royal Plaza: Special leisure rate at the unionized Hotel Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. Call 1-800248-7890 or visit the AFSCME web site.
  • IBM/Dell Computers: Discounts on computers and accessories. Visit the AFSCME web site.
  • Legal Services: Free and discounted legal assistance. Visit the AFSCME web site. to search for an attorney online or call 1-888-993-8886 for a referral by phone.
  • Mortgage and Real Estate: Makes buying or selling a home or refinancing a mortgage easier and more affordable. Features an easy over-the-phone application process. Call 1-800-848-6466 or visit the AFSCME web site.
  • North American Van Lines: Savings on interstate moves. Call 1-800-524-5533.
  • Pet Services: Cut the cost of owning a pet. Save 25 percent on veterinarian services, 10 percent on pet health insurance premiums, and much more. Visit the AFSCME web site.
  • Worldwide Vacation Tours: Discounted international travel packages. Call 1-800-590-1104 or visit the AFSCME web site.
  • Union Made Checks: Union-printed checks and return-address labels featuring AFSCME's logo. Order online at the AFSCME web site or call 1-888-864-6625. 

 

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