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Find the best gas and electric deals with uchange4better 02 April 2009
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Merlin attractions – Special offers available to Usdaw members 31 March 2009
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FirstCall is first class service 25 February 2009
There has been a marked increase in claims since FirstCall Usdaw – the free accident claim line – was introduced....   read more

Win a £500 shopping voucher! 21 December 2008
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Member Services
Usdaw provides a range of popular 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: 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 the website 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.

  • AIG Direct: £25,000 WellWomen cancer cover
    - Covers 7 female-specific cancers (including breast, ovarian, cervical)
    - £25,000 cash sum to help with bills, childcare, private drugs etc.
    - Or £1,000 for cancers usually treatable by day surgery
    - Advice and support from the Care Advisory Service
    - 24 hour Medical Helpline
    - £10 Boots voucher (sent within 28 days of receipt of first premium)

    The WellWoman Plan from Usdaw approved partner AIG Direct. For an information pack, call 0800 072 6178. Lines are open 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). For security and training purposes calls will be recorded and may be monitored.

  • Usdaw Mastercard: Usdaw, in partnership with the Bank of Scotland, has created a 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 17.9% APR (variable). Some of the advantages include: 0% on purchases for the first 9 months, online fraud guarantee, free additional cards are available, up to 59 days' interest free credit on purchases if you pay off your balance in full each month, 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: 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. Discounted Airport Parking and Hotel - Book online now, its quick, simple and secure - or call us on 0845 803 4504.
    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.
    Pet Insurance - Competitive cover for cats and dogs. Range of cover levels available and includes cover for ongoing conditions.

    Visit www.usdawinsurance.co.uk for a quote or immediate cover or alternatively call UIA on 0800 376 0300.

    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. Travel insurance is underwritten by Fortis Insurance Ltd. Motor insurance is arranged and administered by UKFIS Limited. UIA Pet Insurance is arranged by Thornside Pet Healthcare Insurance and is underwritten by Amtrust International and administered by BDML Connect Ltd. All 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.

  • 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.

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