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Member Discounts

Your membership in the Chicago Teachers Union not only benefits you with support, protection and advocacy. A variety of businesses and concerns offer special discounts to CTU members.

Dental Benefits

The Chicago Teachers Union itself does not offer any type of medical or dental plans for members. All plans for active Chicago Public Schools employees are through CPS. Neither CTU nor the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) offer dental plans.

However, the retiree dental plans listed below all offer discounts for CTU members. If you are a retiree member provide the identification number listed on your CTU membership card to receive the discount. The three dental companies that offer a CTU discount are:

  1. Delta Dental – 800-323-1743
  2. Guardian – 708-361-0002
  3. RTA/MetLife – 312-750-1522

Please call any of the three companies and they will help you find a policy that fits your needs.

AFT Discounts

MEMBERS ONLY discounts available through the AFT members only site.

AT&T Wireless Discount

Save 15 percent on the monthly service charge of qualified AT&T wireless plans through the Union Plus Wireless Discount Program with AT&T, the only national unionized wireless company.

Auto Buying

This service allows you to receive pre-negotiated, best-market pricing on new cars and trucks without having to negotiate with the dealer. The union program also features a $100 rebate for new union-assembled vehicles and a $200 rebate on union-assembled “green” vehicles.

Dansko

AFT members can now shop online for Dansko shoes and receive 20 percent off. Dansko makes shoes that are simply good for your feet—all day, every day. Founded in 1990, Dansko was born with the mission of improving the quality of peoples’ lives through its products, passion, and a commitment to a better tomorrow. AFT is proud to partner with Dansko Footwear.

Magazines

Enjoy new and renewed subscriptions to such popular titles as The Economist, The New Yorker, Newsweek, Time, Discover, Smithsonian, Good Housekeeping, Money, Sports Illustrated and many more! AFT Subscription Services welcomes the opportunity to assist AFT members in any way.

Teleflora Flowers

Save 20% on flowers, gifts, and plants through Teleflora, and have them hand-delivered anywhere in the world. Same-day hand delivery by local florists (if ordered before noon in recipient’s time zone).

Goodyear Tires

Good tires and regular maintenance are important for safety and help extend the life of your car. Now you can save 10 percent on regularly priced Goodyear tires, auto parts and maintenance at company-owned Goodyear and Just Tires stores. Plus, save 5 percent on sale tires and preventive maintenance.

Rosetta Stone

Join the AFT’s Rosetta Stone Language Learning Group. The AFT is reintroducing our upgraded Rosetta Stone language learning program. Here’s what you’ll get: One year of access to a single language learning program for $99 a year; Free USB-ready headset; Participation in a learning group for your language; Orientation webcasts; Live, 30-minute online tutoring sessions; Games and activities; and Mobile app.

If already registered for the members-only site go here to log in: www.aft.org/members

If NOT registered go here (you will need your member ID and local union number):hqwebapp.aft.org/AFTAuthentication/MemberCardLogin.aspx

If you need your member ID (on your AFT membership card) and Local union number, request it here: leadernet.aft.org/webform/aft-members-only-discounts

Ready to buy or refi? Learn more at 866-802-7307 with Union Plus. Union Plus Auto Buying Service: pre-negotiated pricing, no hassle and no haggle. Click to learn more.  Save up to 15% on Auto and Home insurance with Met Life auto & home and Union Plus With Union Plus Life Insurance, get competitive rates and hardship assistance when times get tough. Call 1-800-393-0864 or click the link for more information. Car Rental Discounts: Save up to 25 percent with Union Plus. Click to learn more. Travel Deals for Union Members: flights, hotels & more! Click to book now iwth Expedia and Union Plus. Save 10 percent every time you send money online with Vianex and Union Plus. Click to send money now Help make education affordable: Apply for the Union Plus Scholarship. Click to learn more.  
Choose union strong wireless. Exclusive AT&T discounts for union members with Union Plus. Click to learn more.
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Group Discounted Supplemental Insurance Plans

Extensive advertisement for United School Associates, who are 'a curator of voluntary worksite benefits for the education workforce.' USA is a vendor approved by the CTU Policies Committee. Click link for their website with further explanations.

Half-off tickets at Harold Washington Cultural Center

Dedicated to preserving and protecting the rich, diverse culture and history of African Americans through the education and professional development of Chicago’s youth, HWCC offers CTU members a 50% discount through their electronic box office. Enter the discount code CTU47 when ordering tickets to receive them at the discounted price. 4701 S. King Dr.

Chicago Teachers Union Member Real Estate and Mortgage Benefit

Receive thousands of dollars in cash rebates when you buy, sell, finance, or refinance a home using Real Estate and Mortgage Services provided through United Buying Service. Phone 312-698-9990 or 800-YES-COST.

Personal Injury Attorneys

Robin Potter & Associates, P.C., Attorneys at Law

Dedicated to Protecting the Rights of Working People

CTU members injured on the job are entitled to Workers’ Compensation Benefits under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.  If the injury is the result of an assault or battery, you may be entitled to additional benefits under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with CPS.

Our attorneys have over twenty-five years experience representing employees injured on the job.  We have successfully represented members of the CTU in workers’ compensation claims and other legal matters. We are committed to ensuring that members receive the quality legal protection and the maximum benefits they deserve.

CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION 312-861-1800.

Click here to see a copy of Workers Compensation, Assault Leave, Disability Leave & Benefits produced for the Chicago Teachers Union by Jim Green of Robin Potter & Associates.

Visit our website at www.potterlaw.org.

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Administrative Transfer Window

Teachers will be able to transfer schools for Fall 2020 without principal permission between April 8, 2020 and May 23, 2020.

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