Member Resources
As an AFSCME Local 1550 you can access the discounts and benefits that can make your life a little easier.
Benefits And More
Money & Credit
From credit cards to credit counseling, AFSCME Advantage offers union members and their families a wide array of financial products to meet their everyday needs.
Education
It’s AFSCME’s mission to give you every advantage to get ahead. That’s why we offer several scholarships AND the opportunity to earn a college degree online.
Home
Get help with everything from finding a mortgage with unique union member benefits, to wireless discounts for your family.
Travel And Fun
From discounted tickets on theme parks to sporting events, AFSCME and Union Plus offer a variety of activities for the whole family.
Hardship Help
Auto
Insurance
From life insurance to auto insurance, AFSCME Advantage offers union members and their families a wide range of insurance products to meet their needs.
Health
From dental, vision and hearing discounts to savings on prescriptions, AFSCME Advantage has you covered.
Legal
Union families get access to thousands of law offices nationwide, free consultations and discounts through Union Plus Legal Services. The Public Safety Protection Plan provides added protection and peace of mind for members of corrections or law enforcement locals.
Sharpen Your Skills
Knowledge is Power! The more you learn…the more you earn!
free Online Courses
Hard Skills Check-Up
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/office2016/
Free Massive Online Open Content Courses (Harvard University) – https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog/free
Learning Language – https://www.duolingo.com/
Online College Courses – https://www.edx.org/
Free Bachelor’s Degree (Union Plus Members Only) – https://bachelorsdegree.unionplus.org/?utm_source=solo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04-20-20
KNOWLEDGE CHECK-UP
Political Facts – https://www.politifact.com/
Fact Checking to Further Your Understanding –https://www.factcheck.org/
Get the Facts – https://www.snopes.com/
RESUME SUPPORT
Creating the Perfect Resume –https://www.myperfectresume.com/
Enhance Existing Resume (Upload and Edit) – Start Building Your New Resume Now!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
AFSCME LOCAL 1550 shine a light on members who own their on business. This month we’re recognizing AFSCME 1550 member Rene Welder.
Rene Welder is a Harris County employee. She is the proud owner of Boldwords Inc. Boldwords Inc. is a digital marketing agency based in Houston. As a 20-year-old veteran company, its skilled internet marketers collaborate to provide highly-efficient services that include web development, SEO, strategy, PPC, brand design and strategy, and videography. Boldwords Inc strives to learn new strategies and techniques to help its clients’ businesses stay up-to-date and to position itself as a leader in the digital marketing space. Technical expertise, first-hand SEO experience, and cross-hand industry experience give this agency the proficiency to guide enterprises to achieve the results they desire.