(Union Privilege issued the following news release on September 8.)
WASHINGTON — Union members living in areas impacted by Hurricane Frances, the second hurricane to hit Florida in three weeks, now have one less financial worry, thanks to the Union Plus programs.
Disaster victims who participate in the Union Plus Credit Card, Loan, Auto Insurance and Mortgage programs, may be eligible to receive payment extensions or other special help from the program providers.
“The tremendous devastation caused by Hurricane Frances will make it extremely difficult for people to pull their lives back together,” says Union Privilege President Leslie Tolf. “That’s why we’ve contacted our program providers and arranged for them to help members impacted by this horrible disaster.”
Assistance plans vary by program provider. To find out more, disaster victims who participate in any of the following Union Plus programs should call these toll-free numbers:
Union Plus Credit Card: 1-800-622-2580
Union Plus Loan Program: 1-800-343-7097
Union Plus Mortgage: 1-800-848-6466
Union Plus Auto Insurance: 1-800-294-9496
Union Privilege, founded by the AFL-CIO in 1986, develops and manages the Union Plus consumer benefit programs. The Union Plus programs are designed to help the families of the 13 million members of AFL-CIO affiliated unions save time and money. The Union Plus programs include scholarships, education services, credit counseling, free and discounted legal services, discounted prescriptions and health care services, travel and recreation discounts, and much more. For information visit www.unionplus.org.