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Your Union Membership Doesn't Cost... It Saves!

As an AEA member, you get legal support and services, reduced rates for auto and home insurance, and access to discounts on a wide variety of products and services. If you use them right, member benefits can often save you the cost of your dues!

Your Benefits

Legal Services: As an AEA member, you have robust legal support and protection in case of problems at work. You also have access to an attorney referral program to help with personal legal problems, like those related to family law, wills and estates, or real estate. Check out the variety of legal services AEA provides.

Complimentary $1,000 Life Insurance: As a member, you receive a complimentary $1,000 life insurance plan and access to low rates for additional coverage. Learn more.

Support with Navigating Student Loan Options: Get individualized support through the NEA Student Debt Navigator to help you apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and understand your options for student loan repayment. Learn more.

Affordable Personal Loans: The NEA Personal Loan Program can help you consolidate higher-interest debt or handle major expenses. Learn more.

Discounts on Home and Auto Insurance: CAs a union member, you can get steep discounts on home, car and renters' insurance. Check out the discounts offered to NEA members by Travellers' Insurance, or to AEA members by California Casualty. 

Discounts and Extra Cash Back on Online Shopping: Take 5 minutes right now to make a Rakuten account through the NEA Discount Marketplace. Once you do, you'll be able to get cash back when you shop online at retailers you already know and use, from UTLA to Petsmart to Old Navy to Ace Hardware. The cash back you earn will be sent to you quarterly via PayPal or as a check in the mail. Get paid to shop for clothing, electronics, restaurants, jewelry, movie tickets and more! Sign up now. 

Travel Benefits: If you're planning any upcoming travel, make sure to start by making an NEA Travel account. You may find savings on hotels, car rentals, cruises, airfare and more. NEA Travel also gives every member $500 each year to spend on car rentals or hotel stays. So make sure to claim those funds if you haven't yet! Learn more.

Get Your Questions Answered 

Questions about how to use or access your member benefits? 

Reach out to AEA by calling us at 602-264-1774 or by emailing [email protected]. Or contact NEA's Member Benefits office directly at 1‑866‑524‑2807

We also host regular 15-minute, drop-in Zoom sessions for you to ask questions directly of an NEA Member Benefits staff person. See upcoming sessions and register!