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MEMBERSHIP PAYS!
With the joint affiliation of the WSU-AAUP and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), members of our "AAUP-AFT" chapter can take advantage of the money-saving benefits offered by both national organizations.
AFT Member PLUS Community Advantage
The AFT package of membership benefits is especially generous. For a complete listing and further details, members should go to: http://www.aft.org/aftplus/ or call (800) 238-1133, ext 8643.
Some of the AFT benefits require your AFT membership number. This is the number on the AFT card mailed to your home. Can’t find your card? You can order a replacement by clicking here or by contacting the AAUP-AFT Local office to get your membership number.
Below are just some of the benefits available through the AFT program:
OCCUPATIONAL LIABILITY AND LEGAL TRUST
Members automatically receive up to $1,000,000 of protection for claims arising out of the professional activities of an AAUP-AFT member. This includes legal defense, court judgments and out-of-court settlements.
AFT ADVANTAGE ONLINE DISCOUNTS
The "AFT Advantage," gives members online discounts and privileges at a wide array of retailers, restaurants and local merchants.
TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
Regardless of whether your adventure is an outing with family to a theme park, a weekend trip using the AFT PLUS hotel discounts, rental car savings for when you venture further a field or exciting adult or student travel with EF Tours, the AFT provides something for you.
MORTGAGE FINANCING
AAUP-AFT members can take advantage of competitive mortgage rates, down payments as low as 5%, and special help for first-time buyers, including lower up-front costs. These benefits are available to members, their children, and parents.
Click here for information on a Detroit-area contact.
FREE LIFE INSURANCE FOR NEW MEMBERS
New members can receive $12,000 in AFT Group Term Life Insurance - at absolutely no cost for one full year. You qualify if you are under age 60, have not been insured under the AFT Group Term Life Insurance Plan at any previous time and are a new member of the AFT. A variety of supplemental insurance is also available for members and their families at very affordable rates.
FREE AND DISCOUNTED LEGAL SERVICE
Let the world’s largest legal service handle your legal affairs. A staff of more than 1,165 union-friendly attorneys awaits your call, with a free 30-minute consultation in person or over the phone. These legal services extend to your immediate family.
AAUP Membership Benefits
SUBSCRIPTION TO ACADEME, the bimonthly magazine of the AAUP, which includes the Association's annual faculty compensation survey. Platinum Master Cards and CD and Money Markets offered through Bank of America.
DISCOUNTS ON AUTO AND HOME INSURANCE offered through Liberty Mutual.
VALUABLE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS are offered through an outside broker, Marsh Affinity Group Services/Seabury & Smith, Inc.
For further information go to: http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/involved/join/membenefits.htm
AAUP-AFT, Local 6075 Member Benefits
NOTARY PUBLIC
AAUP-AFT Executive Director Michelle Fecteau is a notary public and will notarize documents for members free of charge.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Members are welcome to read at the office, or borrow overnight, issues of The Chronicle of Higher Education and Black Issues in Higher Education.
LAMINATING
Items 8 1/2 X 11 or smaller will be laminated free of charge in small quantities. There is a small fee charged for larger quantities.
WSU Employee Discounts
In addition WSU offers employee discounts on cars, motorcycles, luggage, dining and entertainment through their employee discount and “Show Your OneCard and Save” programs: http://www.hr.wayne.edu/discounts.php
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