Resources for Members

Local Union Meeting

How to Take Part in a Local Meeting - At the local union level, membership meetings are where your democratic expression takes place and members make decisions on what they want their local union to do.

Member Benefits

Unions Power America Sweepstakes

***ENTER BY AUGUST 19, 2026***

The 6th annual Unions Power America Sweepstakes is back and it’s MASSIVE. Like more than $150,000 in cash prizes MASSIVE.

Union Plus is proud to give back to union members who keep America going, so here’s what YOU can win during the Sweeps:

  • 2 Grand Prizes: $40,000 plus a 3- to 5- day hotel stay
  • 1 First Prize winner: $20,000
  • 2 Second Prizes: $5,000 each
  • 40 Third Prizes: $1,000 each

Yep, 45 winners total and every SINGLE prize is going to a hard-working and well-deserving union member. Just like you. Getting started is easy. Enter the sweepstakes and complete bonus activities to earn more chances to win. The more you do, the better your odds.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE OR PAYMENT DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. States & DC & US Territories, 18+, who are current or retired union members in good standing with a union nationally affiliated with the AFL-CIO. Promotion not open to general public. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 8/19/26. Subject to complete Official Rules at here.

 

AFSCME Advantage Program

As an AFSCME member, you know you always have an advantage at the bargaining table. But did you also know your AFSCME membership can provide you with a big advantage when you shop? Through the AFSCME Advantage Program, you can secure big discounts on everything from travel to cell phone service. 

To activate your account, you will need your member number (the 8 digits on your membership card) and activate it online at https://www.afscme.org/member-resources/member-card.