Other Perks
Being a member of UFCW Local 1059 confers many benefits. Below are several of the benefits offered through the UFCW Local 1059 Executive Board, the union discount website UnionPlus, the UFCW Discounts program, and more. Remember, it PAYS to be a member!
UFCW 1059 Executive Board
The UFCW Local 1059 Executive Board has authorized programs such as the Membership Assistance Program, the Child Car Seat Program, Commemorative Bible Program, and Membership Orientation Refund Program to assist members.
Union Privilege is a nonprofit organization founded by the AFL-CIO in 1986 to provide excellent consumer Union Plus benefit programs exclusively to union members (current and retired) and their families.
UFCW Discounts is offered through LifeMart, the members services platform that provides discounts on everyday products and services that add up to a lifetime of savings.
UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship
Each year, the UFCW Charity Foundation awards several scholarships of up to $12,000 each to UFCW members or their unmarried dependents under the age of 20.
The UFCW Discount College Program gives members an affordable and flexible path to earning their degree. All classes are online and you can attend part-time or full-time based on your availability. The UFCW has partnered with EBS Union College Benefit and EDVANCE to facilitate your selection and admissions process.
Whether it’s for travel, for work, or just for fun, UFCW’s Free Foreign Language Program offers members the ability to learn over 70 languages for free online.
UFCW members can take free, advanced learning courses to sharpen your skills and access career advancement. Learning new skills and honing your current abilities is a key factor in promotion and career opportunities.
UFCW members can take General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes at no cost through the UFCW International Union’s Essential GED courses.
UFCW Local 1059 has partnered with RetireMed to provide a health insurance resource for those preparing for retirement. This benefit is open to UFCW members as well as their family.
