In addition to bringing Rutgers educators, researchers, clinicians, and counselors together to fight for fair contracts and better conditions on our campuses, members of our unions have access to a valuable array of discounts, services, and resources—through our parent national union, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the AFL-CIO—that could save you hundreds of dollars a year!
Click here to see all the member discounts and services you can access.
We want to draw your attention to a few of these benefits:
- Student Debt Clinics: Learn from union experts about the landscape of free and underused federal programs that can help many student loan borrowers lower their monthly payments and, in some cases, even get their debt forgiven.
- Occupational Liability Insurance: Liability protection for claims or charges arising out of members’ employment activities, including legal defense costs and court judgements.
- Affordable College: Find personal and family higher ed discounts, including financial aid, scholarships, and grants for yourself and your family.
- GPTZero: A tool to identify when an essay or assignment was produced using generative AI.
- Personal Loans: Consolidate your high-interest credit cards and revolving debts.
- Credit Cards: Three credit card options for AFT members, with no annual fee and special safety net features in the event of a layoff, disability, strike, or natural disaster.
- Dental Services and Discounts: Save 20 to 50 percent on everything from routine visits to major dental procedures with one of the largest national dental networks.
- Free Prescription Discount Card: Print, email or text your free RX card and save up to 80 percent off most brand-name and generic drugs.
Plus discounts for a wide range of goods and services, including AT&T wireless plans; local shopping and dining; travel at Wyndham, Hilton, and other hotels; car rentals; and magazine subscriptions. Plus there is a wide variety of health insurance offerings.
We encourage every member to take some time to learn what resources you have access to as a member of Rutgers AAUP-AFT!