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| Benefits for union members | |
| 1. NEW: Free Prescription Savings Card | SEND TO A UNION FRIEND | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 The
ever increasing cost of prescription drugs is putting a strain on union
families everywhere. If you or any household family members have no
prescription drug coverage, now you can cut your costs by signing up for the
NEW FREE Union Plus Health Savings Prescription (Rx) Savings Card.
With this new card, union families can save an average of 20% on brand name prescription drugs and 55% on generic drugs at over 53,000 pharmacies nationwide. There's also a mail order pharmacy available. Sign up and print out your prescription card online. You can even check pharmacy and mail order prescription drug pricing online.
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Download your Prescription Savings Card at UnionPlus.org/RxCard |
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| 2. What happens if an account is "charged off" by a lender? | SEND TO A UNION FRIEND | ||
 Q:
I fell behind on a bill more than seven years ago and it was charged off by
the lender. (Charging off an account means a lender treats it as bad debt
for accounting purposes.) I have now been contacted by a collection agency
that has put the debt on my credit report. Can they still collect it after
seven years, even if it was charged off? Can I have it removed from my
credit report because it is more than seven years old? If not, how does it
affect my credit score? If I pay it, will it be removed and improve my
credit score? How will it affect my credit if I settle it for less than the
full amount?Read Consumer Advocate Gerri Detweiler's answer. Next month: How will cosigning for my son affect my credit report? |
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| 3. NEW: Get union wireless online | SEND TO A UNION FRIEND | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Union
members save 10% on wireless service from AT&T, the only wireless
company that proclaims it is "Proud to be Union." Now you can purchase a
calling plan online -- with additional savings on phones and services.
Members may also request the Union Plus discount by calling 1-800-897-7046
or by
visiting a local AT&T store (not authorized
dealers or kiosks.) (You may be asked to provide proof of union membership.)
Find more consumer electronics and technology savings.
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Get unionized wireless service at UnionPlus.org/ATT | 1-800-897-7046 |
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| 4. Buy union-made products and services for less | SEND TO A UNION FRIEND | |||||||
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| Find more union-made savings at UnionPlus.org/UnionMade | ||||||||
| 5. Green tips that save you money | SEND TO A UNION FRIEND | ||
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"Going green" is not only good
for the environment but it can also be good for your wallet. By making
simple, inexpensive changes you can save money at the gas pump and on your
electric bill.
Passenger cars are responsible for 30 to 50% of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, 33% of toxic water pollution, and over 45% of toxic air emissions. But there are some basic driving and maintenance habits that you can adjust, such as making sure that you have clean oil and properly inflated tires which can increase fuel mileage up to 15%. About 35% of all electricity produced is used to run homes. The EPA estimates that each homeowner could reduce home electricity use by 30% by just using energy more wisely and purchasing energy efficient products, such as unplugging seldom-used appliances and electronics, which could save you $10 on your monthly electric bill. |
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| 6. Tax deadline approaching | SEND TO A UNION FRIEND | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| April 15 will be here before you know it. The Union Plus Online Tax Service can save you time and money. File your federal ($14.95) and state ($19.95) returns for a total cost of $34.90. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
File your tax return at UnionPlusRefund.com |
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| UNION ISSUES | ||
| Union Issues: Health care survey reveals widespread pain | ||
| The AFL-CIO recently released the results of its Health Care for America Survey and the results are troubling. 95% of the more than 26,000 union, non-union, insured, and uninsured workers who responded to the survey say that the health care system needs fundamental change or to be completely rebuilt. Read more about this historic poll. | ||
| Union Plus Interactive: | Tell Us What You Think | ||
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