Grants and benefits to support you if you've been laid off or furloughed
We're here to help eligible union members who have been laid off or furloughed. Check out our benefits below.
Get a $500 job loss or furlough grant
A job loss or furlough grant can help cover your bills when you've been laid off or furloughed. After three months as a Union Plus Credit Card or Teamster Privilege Credit Card cardholder or after six months as a Union Plus Personal Loan-holder, you may be eligible for a $500 grant. Click the links below to learn more about the grant and to apply.
Get help paying your mortgage
If you've had a Union Plus home mortgage for a year or more, you may be eligible for an interest-free loan to cover mortgage payments for up to six (6) months. Plus a one-time $1,000 grant payable directly to qualified participants.
Apply for mortgage assistance
Look what people are saying
My wife found out about the grant opportunity. She said, ‘Oh, look, Cliff! Let’s see if we can get this grant.’ Any money helps pay bills!
Clifford O. IBEW Local 102
What I’m so impressed by is the fact that Union Plus is providing benefits for and actually caring about hard-working Americans.
Meesha T. AFT Member
Need help?
Please visit our Union Plus Grants FAQ. Please send additional questions to grants@unionplus.org.
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Save My Home Hotline
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Bankruptcy Counseling Fee Waiver
Get the $50 bankruptcy pre-filing counseling fee waived.
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