Benefits for AFGE Members

When you join the union, you have access to these AFGE benefits. These benefits are backed by the collective strength of over 10-million members of AFL-CIO unions. By using one or two of the programs, many members save as much as their annual dues.

These Money-Saving Benefits are Available Only to AFGE Members:

Auto Buying Service

Each year, one in five AFGE members buys a new or used car or truck.  For many, the experience of buying or leasing a vehicle is stressful and difficult.  Next to buying a home, a car or truck is often the largest household consumer purchase.  AFGE has developed the Union Plus Auto Buying Service to help AFGE members through the vehicle buying process and provide substantial savings.

Through the program, union members will receive pre-negotiated, best-market pricing on new or used vehicles (cars, trucks, commercial, agricultural, RV’s, boats, motorcycles, etc) without having to negotiate with the dealer.  A personal Vehicle Advisor will assist members throughout the entire buying or leasing process, from selection to the final delivery.

PROGRAM FEATURES

1. Pre-negotiated fleet pricing on most new vehicles purchased or leased through the program, typically 2 to 3 percent over dealer invoice.
2. Used vehicle pricing at 4 percent over the cost of the vehicle at auction plus dealer preparation.
3. Assistance from the program’s Vehicle Advisors throughout the process.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

The program helps members save by using pre-negotiated fleet pricing for new and used vehicles at dealers across the country.  Once the member submits a vehicle order form, the Vehicle Advisor assists the member in selecting a new or used vehicle and options.  The Vehicle Advisor will then locate the vehicle at a dealer in the member’s area and negotiate a price based on fleet pricing for new vehicles and at near auction cost for used vehicles.  The dealer signs a contract agreeing to the price and the Vehicle Advisor reports the pre-negotiated price to the member.  Once the details are acceptable to the member, the Vehicle Advisor sets up a mutually agreeable delivery appointment between the member and the dealer.  The member goes to the dealership and inspects and test drives the vehicle and the transaction and delivery is completed.

If the member decides not to purchase that vehicle, they may start the process again with the Vehicle Advisor.

While the program can provide an excellent value for a vast majority of members, it may not appear to provide the lowest price for those members who want to take the time to haggle from dealer to dealer.  Also, some vehicles may be in such demand that they require premium pricing.  However, even for buyers who make car buying a sport, the program can provide an excellent price point to start from. 

Solidarity

Use the UAW Buyers Guide. A user friendly way for you to learn which vehicles are made by your brothers and sisters in the United Auto Workers' Union. Did you know that the upcoming 2008 model year the Dodge/Chrysler minivan will be the only UNION MADE minivan in America?

Available outside the US?

Answer: No. AFGE continues its effort to expand this and other benefit programs to all members regardless of where they reside.

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