Benefits of Membership


In addition to the benefits provided by our AAUP-CSU BOT Collective Bargaining Agreement, the CSU-AAUP has negotiated the following additional benefits for AAUP members. Feel free to email our ECSU-AAUP office or phone 5-5153 for further information.

The EyeMed Visision Care Plan will be available sometime in January. This plan provides a range of discounts for eyeglasses through a network of optical outlets including LensCrafters statewide and nationwide. Plan cards will be made available by the CSU-AAUP office (832-3790) as soon as possible.

Town Fair Tire offers a 5% discount on all tires at 25 locations. Purchase four new tires and get free tire mounting, rotation, static balancing, snowtire changeover, flat repair, and wheel alignment.

Legal Service Plan Inc. offers for less than $100, the following attorney provided services: unlimited advice and consultation by phone, letters and calls on behalf of a plan member, review of simple documents, and one simple will each year.

Oak Hall Cap and Gown Co. offers a 10% discount on caps and gowns. Order forms are available from the ECSU-AAUP office.

The Disney Club has replaced the Magic Kingdom Club and the entire benefit package has been reconfigured. The new program offers a wide range of money-saving discounts, unique merchandise and greater access. All Magic Kingdom Club cards expire on December 31, 2000. For information on the new Disney Club membership, call CSU-AAUP at 832-3790 or email our ECSU-AAUP office. Processing takes 4-6 weeks, so act plan ahead!

Connecticut State Employees Credit Union is a thrift and loan association owned and managed by active and retired State of CT employees offering a variety of financial services at six locations.

Automobile and Homeonwners Insurance Plans are available to CSU-AAUP members through the MetPay plan with payroll deeduction or Liberty Mutual's Group Savings Plus plan.

Cellular Telephone Discount Plans have been arranged with SNET or Verizon for CSU-AAUP members. For details, send email to our ECSU-AAUP office requesting a flyer.

Anheuser-Busch Theme Parks Club offers a 15% discount off general admission to most parks...plus discounts on merchandise, lodging, transportation and meals. Parks include Sea Worlds of CA, FL, OH, and TX; and Busch Gardens-Tampa and Williamsburg. Discount cards are free to CSU-AAUP members. For details, send email to our ECSU-AAUP office.

Universal Studios Fan Club entitles you to a 10% discount on the purchase of Universal Studios Florida Studio Passes, Celebrity Annual Passes, and merchandise purchases. Also save at resorts, hotels, campgrounds, specialty stores and rental car companies. Fan Club membership is free. Send email to our ECSU-AAUP office for your card.

Wadsworth Athenaeum Memberships entitle you to free admission to the museum, 10% discount in the Museum Shop and Museum Cafe, free subscription to the Athenaeum magazine, discounts on lectures, films, family activities, and more. Individual and family memberships are available. Call the CSU-AAUP office for a brochure with prices and more information.

Other benefits are available through CSU-AAUP and the National AAUP. For a listing of these services, call the CSU-AAUP office at 832-3790. These benefits and services enhance the value of your membership. But more important, by being a member and being active in our ECSU-AAUP chapter, you help us to serve you better.

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