Don’t sleep on these Iowa union member discounts & perks
Being an Iowa union member boasts tons of benefits—from discounts at local businesses to savings on cell phone plans. Learn where and how you can save in Iowa.
Being part of an Iowa union gives workers in the state the opportunity to negotiate with their employers for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. But those with union membership also get access to various perks and benefits, such as discounts on goods and services.
There are a few different ways you can save money or take advantage of benefits offered to union members. First, there are discounts and perks offered to union members nationwide, which, as an Iowa union member, you’re eligible for. Then, there are benefits specific to the various unions operating in Iowa, such as the Iowa Farmers Union and Teamsters Local 238. These Iowa unions partner with national companies as well as local businesses to provide members with discounts and deals that make union membership more attractive.
If you’re already a union member or are thinking of joining a union but don’t see it listed in this roundup and want to know what discounts or benefits you may be eligible for, reach out to the union directly. Not all unions make their benefits or perks readily available to the public.
With all the above in mind, keep reading to discover the many discounts and perks you can get for being an Iowa union member.
AT&T
If you’re looking to cut back on your phone bill, it may be time to switch to AT&T. The telecommunications company offers union members and their families discounted plans, as well as up to 20 percent off accessories. Plan discounts include up to $10 off per line per month on the AT&T Unlimited Premium PL plan and up to $50 in waived activation and upgrade fees.
Both new and existing AT&T customers are eligible for the discounts. You can enroll online or in-store with your union identification.
Union Plus Prescription Discount Card
If you or an immediate family member relies on expensive or multiple medications, you may be able to reduce how much you spend on them with a Union Plus Prescription Discount Card. With this card, union members and their families can save up to 80% off most brand-name and generic prescription medications, prescribed medical equipment, and flu or shingles vaccines at more than 64,000 pharmacies nationwide. Discounts also extend to your pet’s prescriptions.
The card is free and can be used even if you have health insurance. Sign up for your discount card here.
Union Plus Mortgage Program
If you’re thinking about buying a home soon, consider applying for the Union Plus Mortgage Program first. This program offers union members who buy or refinance a home with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage special perks, such as a $500 closing gift after purchasing a home or $300 after refinancing.
The program also offers mortgage payment assistance to union members who experience unexpected income loss due to a strike, disability, or layoff. Through the program, you can also get a fully underwritten loan approval, which will signal to homeowners that you’re a serious buyer, and a three percent down payment option on a fixed-rate mortgage.
You can learn more and apply for the Union Plus Mortgage Program here.
The above AT&T and Union Plus perks are available to union members nationwide and aren’t reserved for certain unions. Below, we highlight discounts and perks available to members of specific unions operating in Iowa.
UFCW 431
UFCW 431 members can take advantage of a wide range of discounts at local and national businesses, available for everything from clothing and entertainment to food and accommodations. Here are a few examples of the discounts members have access to in Iowa:
- Maple Lanes Bowling Center: Buy one hour of open bowling, get an additional 30 minutes free
- Dunham’s Sports: 10 percent off your purchase of regular-priced items, excluding firearms and ammo
- Ultimate Fitness: 10 percent off the current promotion and no enrollment fee
- Bettendorf Heating and Air Conditioning: 10 percent off furnace and air conditioning repairs
- Front Street Pub & Eatery: 10 percent off all purchases
- Las Margaritas: 10 percent off your order
- Nally’s Kitchen: 10 percent off your order
- Thompson Shoes: 15 percent off regular-priced footwear
See the full list of UFCW 431 member discounts here.
Iowa Farmers Union
On top of many of the standard discounts most union members receive, Iowa Farmers Union members also have access to industry-specific discounts, such as:
- DripWorks: 10 percent off retail purchases
- Nasco: 10 percent off and free shipping
- The Working Person’s Store: 10 percent off clothing and footwear
- Rosie’s Workwear for Women: 15 percent off your order
- Sow True Seed: 10 percent off your purchase
- Coolbot: $20 off your order
See the full list of Iowa Farmers Union member discounts here.
Teamsters Local 238
Members of Teamsters Local 238, an Iowa chapter of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, are also eligible for special benefits and perks. These include scholarships for children of Teamsters members, a disaster relief fund, an income protection plan, and an online bachelor’s degree program. Through the Teamster Privilege Everyday Savings program, members are also eligible for the following discounts:
- Up to 35 percent off car rentals from companies including Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise
- Up to 30 percent off select Dell and HP products
- Discounted professional moving services
- Up to 50 percent off hotels, resorts, and vacation homes
- Discounted admission to theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Six Flags, and attractions, such as the Guggenheim Museum, Madame Tussauds, and Crayola Experience
- 25 percent off flowers, gift baskets, and chocolate treats from Teleflora
- Up to 32% off tickets at select national movie theater chains, such as AMC Theaters, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark Theaters
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