Dear Member and non-Member

As you may be aware, the Legislature passed, and the Governor signed a new law affecting all public sector unions throughout the State except for the first responders. Some provisions of the law will be effective immediately. The provisions of the law that immediately impact our union are the prohibition of payroll dues deduction by government employers.

GSAF Workplace Legal Representation: GSAF provides its members with representation during disciplinary and administrative matters related to their employment such as Contractual Grievance Filing, Arbitrations and Appeals, Labor Management Committee Meetings, Classification Appeals and Impact Bargaining of Terms and Conditions of Employment. When appropriate GSAF's attorneys will also provide the member with representation.

GSAF Collective Bargaining Negotiations: GSAF's management team and its labor attorneys negotiate on behalf of its members with the county/city to obtain the most favorable legally binding collective bargaining agreements. We advocate for legal and administrative terms and articles to maximize, to the greatest extent possible, protections and benefits for our members.

OPEIU Discount College Benefit: OPEIU members and their families can now earn a degree with great discounts. For more information go to www.EBSunioncollegebenefit.org/OPEIU

- Tuition Discounts Flyer

OPEIU Student Debt Reduction Program: This new benefit will help OPEIU members repay their student debt. The fund provides five awards of $2,500 each year to a member who has completed an associate or undergraduate degree and who can demonstrate they have at least $10,000 in student debt and their account is current.

Union Scholarships: Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship up to $6,500, John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship Fund up to $3,250, Romeo Corbeil/Gilles Beauregard Scholarship Fund, Union Plus Scholarship Program with $150,000 awarded annually.

24 HR Sign & Drive Roadside Plan: Two towing/service calls per year for members and family living in the same household, valued up to $100 each.

Identity Theft Protection Service: An Internet Monitoring Service monitors the web for sensitive information about you sold on the black market: credit card, social security and bank account numbers, driver license, telephone, email etc. You then receive a monthly report. Register at www.OPEIUidProtect.com or by calling 855-990-0994

Member Legal Services: This benefit provides 30 minutes of free legal consultation on non-employment related issues.

Notary Public Services: Free Notary Public services for GSAF members.

Annual Member Appreciation Picnic: Every year the GSAF local organizes this great event for its members and their families with great food, fun, games and prizes.

Death Benefit: GSAF members with14 months of membership in good standing automatically qualify for and receive $3,000 in death benefit coverage. Plus $2,000 payable by ALICO insurance. This is a total of $5,000 Death Benefit coverage!

Accidental Death &Dismemberment Benefit: GSAF members with 14 months of membership in good standing receive $4,000 of coverage!

Medical Disability Benefit: GSAF members with 14 months of membership in good standing receive a $250 medical disability benefit.
Flowers and Bereavement Benefit

AFL-CIO Union Plus Benefits Program: Members can log on to: www.UnionPlus.org for web access showing and expanded list of additional benefits.

Working Advantage Discount Program: Members are able to register using the code 744387769 at www.workingadvantage.com or call 800.565.3712. Get up to 60% discount on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, museums, zoos, attractions, shopping, theatre events and more.

OPEIU Disaster Relief Fund
Twenty-Five dollar ($25.00) bonus for Members signing up a New Member
Free Financial Advisor Analysis
Leadership and Union Organizing Trainings
CPR/Bleed Control Certified Training
OPEIU Connect newsletter subscription
Free OPEIU App download