Usdaw provides a range of popular member services and benefits:
| Member services and Benefits |
First Call Usdaw:
Free accident and Injury claim line. Use FirstCall Usdaw to start your accident, Injury and disease case on 0800 055 6333. No forms, no fuss, no delay.
Legal Plus Service:
The union gives you real value for money - providing a legal service which is completely FREE. Usdaw has its own Legal department with qualified professionals working for you, backed up by a nationwide network of solicitors.
Contact your union rep or ring 0845 606 0640 for further information.
Uchange4better:
Save on your gas and electricity bills!
Try our free and unique 100% impartial energy search engine which allows you to compare the prices of all gas and electricity suppliers and find the very best deal for your home.
You can compare by savings alone, C02 savings, customer service standards or a combination of all three.
Visit: usdaw.uchange4better.co.uk or call 0845 652 1683.
Britannia Rescue:
Britannia Rescue is the official road rescue service for Usdaw members. As an Usdaw member you get a specially negotiated 15% discount. Call FREE on 0800 591 563 (Mon- Fri 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun 8am-5pm) for more details or to get a further £5 off online, visit www.britanniarescue.com/Usdaw and get covered now!
Unisaver:
Unisaver is a 15 year Tax-Exempt Savings Plan with a tax-free payout, it has automatic life cover and no medical is required. Premiums start at just £10 per month but you can choose to save £15, £20 or the maximum £25 per month. For more information/application pack, phone FREE on 0808 1 444 288 or visit www.usdaw-unisaver.co.uk Unisaver does not affect your ISA allowance. Unisaver is underwritten by Coventry Assurance Society. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Usdaw Mastercard:
Usdaw, in partnership with the Bank of Scotland, has created an exclusive credit card with attractive rates and great benefits for our members. With no annual fee and all the benefits associated with MasterCard, you can take advantage of an attractive typical rate of 14.9% APR (variable) by being an Usdaw member – Your Union, Your Union MasterCard! Some of the advantages include: 0% on purchases for the first 9 months, online fraud guarantee, free additional cards for your family, up to 59 days' interest free credit, 0% for the first 9 months on balance transfers (plus a 3% fee). For further information, please visit www.unioncard.co.uk/Usdaw or call 0800 032 2036.
Tax Refund Company:
Did you realise it's your responsibility to make sure HM Revenue issues your employer with the correct tax code each year? Every Usdaw member is entitled to a free tax code review. This will check that you have received each of the tax allowances you were entitled to receive in the last six years. If you haven’t done so already, you should take advantage of our service and check that you have been using the correct tax code. This totally confidential service is offered on the basis of No-Refund = No-Fee. The fee is 40% of any refund recovered, while ALL future savings you receive through having a new (correct) tax code, are yours to keep in full, with no fee deducted.
To register your details visit: www.taxbuddies.com/pts/usdaw.htm
Application information line: 0845 058 2288.
UIA (Insurance) Ltd:
UIA provide great value, low cost insurance for Usdaw members, retired members and their families.
Home Insurance - 15% on-line discount, Additional 5% discount by combining contents and buildings insurance, and spread the cost with monthly instalments.
Travel Insurance - 10% on-line discount, Single trip or annual cover available and discounts for single parents and under 4's are free.
Car Insurance - On-line discount available. Comprehensive, third party fire and theft or third party only cover and Free European Union cover for up to 90 days. Visit the website for a quote or immediate cover or alternatively call UIA on 0800 376 0300.
Visit: www.usdawinsurance.co.uk
As a mutual insurer, UIA reinvests any surplus in order to keep premiums low. Our underlying principles mean that members can be sure of a consistently fair and honest approach.
Usdaw are an Introducer Appointed Representative of UIA (Insurance) Ltd and UIA (Insurance Services) Ltd, which are both authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Travel insurance is underwritten by Fortis Insurance Ltd. Motor insurance is arranged and administered by UKFIS Limited. Both these companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Britannia Building Society:
With Britannia, Usdaw members benefit from a great range of mortgage products and an exclusive instant access savings account.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
To find out more call free on 0808 156 2838*, visit britannia.co.uk/usdaw or visit your local Britannia Branch.
*Our lines are open 8am–8pm weekdays and 9am-12noon Saturdays. Telephone calls may be recorded and/or monitored. Calls from landline phones are free however mobile providers may charge.
Funeralcare:
Usdaw members and their families are entitled to a £25 discount off our Funeral Plans and 10% discount on professional services fees on funeral arrangements. For further details please contact The Co-operative Funeralcare on 0800 083 6301 or visit: www.co-operativefuneralcare.co.uk
Cash benefits: Usdaw's services and benefits package offers fantastic value for money and ranks amongst the very best of all Britain's trade unions.
Merlin Entertainment: Usdaw members can make great savings on these UK attractions and theme parks.
The Dungeons - Save up to 25% off entry!
Sea Life - Save up to 50% off entry!
For more information call 0870 220 4000 and quote "REWARDS".
Post Office® Christmas Club: Special Member Offer.
Join the Christmas Club at your local Post Office® branch and we'll top up your Christmas Club Card with an extra £2.50 for Christmas 2009.
The Co-operative Travel:
Usdaw has teamed up with The Co-operative Travel, the UK's largest independent travel agent, to offer members great savings on a wide range of holidays. In addition to the great discounts on offer you can also take advantage of a selection of exclusive holiday offers, just for you! Choose from a wide range of destinations from a UK break to an overseas holiday and save £££'s off the brochure price against many of the leading tour operators. The Usdaw Travel Service is open to all members and offers a simple easy holiday service and saves you money.
For more information or to book your holiday, call the holiday line on 0845 600 3062 and quote: usweb.