As a member of the Union, you are entitled to a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, retirement, and educational opportunities. UFCW Local 555 is dedicated to ensuring that members have the support they need to thrive, both on and off the job.
Healthcare & Retirement Benefits
Your healthcare and retirement benefits have been negotiated on your behalf to help you and your family access high-quality medical care and save for the future. Fully understanding your benefits is the best way to ensure you’re taking advantage of the valuable benefits ensured in your union contract.
UFCW members also have the opportunity to learn English, Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin, online for free! The platform is self-guided, meaning that you take it at your own pace.
UFCW members can now take General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes for free through Essential GED. To get started, just complete the relevant inquiry form.
Union Plus offers an amazing array of discounts and other benefits available exclusively to union members. With your union membership, you can get deals on:
Theme Parks
Car Services & Tires
Movie Tickets
Hotels
Credit Cards
Phone Service
And More!
You can even apply for grants if you’re facing job loss, hospital bills, debt, or other hardships.
As a UFCW Local 555 member, you automatically receive AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) coverage from American Income Life.
You do not need to do anything to receive this coverage. However, if you wish to receive a free Child Safe kit, designate your beneficiary, or receive more information on other available offerings from AIL, such as strike and layoff waiver of premium, go to mybenefits.ailife.comand enter code sgdo2. Once you do so, you will be contacted by an AIL representative to provide you with more information. You are not obligated to purchase anything in order to receive your automatic AD&D coverage.
Having access to a phone is a necessity for many. You may be able to receive financial assistance to help you and your family afford telephone service through your state: Oregon, Washington, Idaho