Jennifer Wright Dorr of Union Plus reports on the Union Plus Credit Card’s education rebates.

Sharon Wallace, of Ewing, N.J., a 32-year member and activist of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1036, recently learned that being a Union Plus Credit Card holder pays—$250, in fact. Wallace, a state government environmental engineer, received a $250 rebate for paying her college expenses with her union credit card as part of the Union Plus Education Rebate program.

Jon Ross of Union Privilege sends us this.

The new iPhone 4S will be available from AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint on Oct. 14. Here are three reasons why you should buy your new iPhone 4S—or any wireless device—from AT&T:

 1. AT&T is the one and only unionized wireless carrier. Some 45,000 members of the Communications Workers of America work as AT&T technicians, customer service representatives and retail store personnel. Both Verizon Wireless and Sprint are nonunion.

Jon Ross of Union Privilege lets us know about the new Union Plus prepaid debit card. And check out the great coverage on the card by the New York Times here.

Union Plus, the consumer benefits arm of the AFL-CIO, is helping union members make the most of their savings while avoiding hidden fees with the new Union Plus prepaid Visa card.

This Labor Day, it is more important than ever to show the strength of working families.

Union Plus, part of Union Privilege, the consumer benefits arm of the AFL-CIO, is inviting all working people to come together online to show America our strength and solidarity. If you support American workers, join other working people and be counted on the Union Plus Solidarity Map. The goal is to have 10,000 participants on Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Christian Norton at Working America announces the winning employees in this year’s Bad Boss contest.

Working America’s Bad Boss contest exposed more than 700 horrible bosses and after thousands of votes, we’ve got our three winners.

With the already high cost of college growing each semester, working families are finding it hard to afford higher education for their children. Union Plus, part of Union Privilege, the consumer benefits arm of the AFL-CIO, is helping union members reach their education savings goals with Union Plus college savings grants.

Christian Norton of Working America reports on the second set of semifinalists in Working America’s Bad Boss contest.

Did your boss ever complain about how much it costs to gas up his Porsche while you’re struggling just to pay for your commute? Or maybe she just leaves her underwear all over the office for you to stumble across? Her dirty underwear.

Christian Norton of Working America reports on the first two semifinalists in Working America’s Bad Boss contest.

The people have spoken, and Working America’s Bad Boss contest has its first two semifinalists. But the contest is far from over. The votes have been cleared from the first round and voting is under way for the second round. Two more semifinalists will be chosen this week based on your votes. (So go vote.)

The collective bargaining power of unions is responsible for helping working men and women gain a decent quality of life. Union Plus, part of Union Privilege, the consumer benefits arm of the AFL-CIO,  uses the same collective negotiating strength of more than 13 million union members to negotiate solid values for consumer programs available from nationally known providers.

Jennifer Wright Dorr of Union Plus reports on financial aid available to union members facing hardships from the recent severe weather.

Union members who are facing financial hardship due to the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, and who participate in Union Plus programs, may be eligible for financial help.