Introduction to Services for Members
Services available to members emanate from three sources:
- Union Plus - an AFM-sponsored service - providing a smorgasbord of cost-saving general services nationwide;
- The AFM, providing services specifically designed for musicians nationwide, and
- Local 353, providing services unique to the needs of musicians performing in Greater Long Beach. Following is a summary listing of the specific services provided by these three sources.
Union Plus Services
Union Plus Services
Call Direct
Toll Free Numbers
Credit Card
1-800-522-4000
- No annual fee
- Offers skip payment options
- Helps establish or repair credit
Loan Program
1-888-235-2759
- Unsecured: $2,500-$25,000
- Home Equity: $5,000-$250,000
- Offers skip payment options
Mortgage & Real Estate
1-800-848-6466
- Low down payments
- Free warranty sellers
- One-stop services
Legal Service
1-800-993-8886
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Free document review
Health Savings
1-800-228-3523
- Free 30-day trial enrollment
- Dental care discount
- Vision care discount
- Foot/ankle care discount
- Hearing care discount
Education Services
1-877-881-1022
- Financial Aid Counseling
- Education loans
- Textbook discounts
Pet Service Discounts
1-866-473-7387
- Pet healthcare
- Pet grooming
- Pet food
Auto Discount Plans
- Insurance 1-800-294-9496
- Buyer Service 1-877-800-2924
- Avis Rentals 1-800-698-5685 ID#B723700
- Budget Rentals 1-800-455-2848
- ID#V816100
AFM Services
AFM Services via Local 353
562-431-7334
Pension Program
- For collective bargaining contracts
- For single engagements
Recording & Multimedia
- Employment/audition information
- Legal protection/national contracts
- New use monitoring and collection
Traveling Gig Assistance
1-800-ROADGIG (AFM)
- Claims recovery
- Emergency assistance
Group Insurance Plans
1-800-503-9230
(AFM source)
- “All-risk” musical instrument
- Term life
- Personal accident
- Musician’s liability
- Catastrophe major medical
- Extra in-hospital supplement
- Cancer care protection
- Short-term medical
- Disability income
- Long-term care
Internet Discount Offers
Union Plus Web Sites
- Flower Service www.unionplus.org/flowers
- Powell’s Bookstore www.unionplus.org/books
- Hotels www.unionplus.org/hotels
- Union-Made Checks www.unionplus.org/checks
- Vacation Tours www.unionplus.org/tours
- Your Credit Score www.unionplus.org/creditscore
- Goodyear Tire & Service www.unionplus.org/goodyear
- IBM/Dell Computers www.unionplus.org/computers
Local 353 Services
Local 353 Services
562-431-7334
Health Insurance
Membership Directory
- Member contact information
- Listings by instrument
Newsletter (Notes from the Board)
- Association business reports
- Local news
- Free/low cost ads for members
Credit Unions
- Cerritos, Lakewood, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Hollywood
Contract Services
- Wage scale maintenance
- Blank contracts
Member Participation
- General Membership Meetings
- Elections
- Committee opportunities
- Special projects
- Recruiting bonus
Targeted and Public Advocacy for Professional Musicians
- Thru the LB Convention Bureau
- Thru the Public Corp for the Arts
- Thru five AFM channels
- Thru the Long Beach area media
Web Site
- Local 353 general information
- Teacher referrals
- Live music calendar
- Member promotion
- Links to professional music community
Employment Assistance
Performance Referrals
- Aggressive marketing (AFM Music)
- Brochures
- Advertisements
- Talent bank
- Music Performance Fund
Collective Bargaining
- Negotiator support
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Contract enforcement for musicians
- Legal support, labor law