Financial Resources for the Union Community

Empowering Members with Trusted Financial Guidance

The ULA Financial Health & Education Network provides union members and families with clear, no-jargon financial education, tools to reduce stress, and resources that strengthen long-term security.

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Union members work hard to secure strong wages and benefits. But navigating budgeting, credit, retirement, insurance, and economic uncertainty can still feel overwhelming.

The ULA Financial Health & Education Network exists to provide:

Clear, no-jargon financial education
Tools to reduce financial stress
Grants, assistance programs, and support funds
Resources for long-term security
Sponsor-supported programs for the labor community

Financial Education Resource Center​

Through trusted partnerships and tailored programs, the ULA Network delivers real financial solutions. Explore our articles below to get started.

Financial Resources for the Union Community

Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and established financial resources — curated for union workers, benefit funds, and working families.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive financial practices. Access tools, file complaints, and learn about your rights with mortgages, credit cards, and loans.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — Financial Protection

Enforces consumer protection laws including identity theft prevention, credit reporting accuracy, and debt collection practices. File complaints and access educational resources.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Administers retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Access information about Social Security benefits, retirement planning, and financial assistance programs.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — Taxpayer Resources

Provides tax filing assistance, refund tracking, and access to earned income tax credits and other tax benefits that help union workers and families.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Provides housing counseling, foreclosure prevention resources, and information about affordable housing programs for union workers and families.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Protects bank deposits and provides financial education resources. Learn about deposit insurance, banking rights, and money management tools

National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)

Connects individuals with certified credit counselors for free or low-cost financial guidance. Helps with budgeting, debt management, and credit building.

Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA)

Provides financial counseling, education, and debt management plans. Helps union members navigate credit challenges and build financial stability.

National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER)

Provides resources on student loan repayment, financial literacy, and debt management for union members with education-related debt.

Pension Rights Center

National nonprofit that works to protect and strengthen pension rights. Provides education and advocacy for workers with pension and retirement benefits.

AARP — Retirement Planning Resources

Provides retirement planning tools, Social Security calculators, and financial guidance for workers approaching retirement.

National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS)

Conducts research and promotes policy solutions to strengthen retirement security. Provides data on pensions and retirement savings for union workers.

U.S. Department of Labor — Retirement Benefits Guide

Explains your rights under federal pension laws including ERISA, 401(k) plans, and pension protections for union workers and benefit fund participants.

LIHEAP — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Helps low-income union families pay heating and cooling energy bills. Provides emergency energy assistance and weatherization services.

National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)

Provides free financial education resources, tools, and programs. Helps union members build financial literacy and make informed decisions.

FINRA Investor Education Foundation

Provides free investor education resources, tools for financial planning, and fraud prevention information for union workers and families.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

Provides resources about banking products, consumer rights, and financial protection for union members using banking services.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — Flood Insurance

Provides information about the National Flood Insurance Program, flood risk assessment, and flood insurance for homeowners and renters.

Supporting Legal Advocates

ULA collaborates with trusted legal professionals and firms that understand the unique needs of union workers, labor organizations, and benefit funds.

New York / National

Association Benfit Administrations

Complex Commercial & Securities Litigation

Representing institutional investors, pension and benefit funds, and individuals in high-stakes commercial litigation. The firm focuses on securities fraud, corporate misconduct, and complex fiduciary matters nationwide.

Nationwide & International

Novak Francella

Shareholder & Securities Litigation Leaders

A leading plaintiffs’ litigation firm representing institutional investors and shareholders in complex class actions and high-profile securities cases. The firm pursues corporate accountability and financial recovery on a national and international scale.

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New York / Union Members

Ullico

Personal Injury & General Practice Counsel

Providing legal representation across a broad range of practice areas, with a strong focus on personal injury and civil litigation matters. The firm serves individuals and families throughout New York.

Supporting Legal Advocates

ULA collaborates with trusted legal professionals and firms that understand the unique needs of union workers, labor organizations, and benefit funds.

New York / National

Hach Rose Schirripa & Rehns

Complex Commercial & Securities Litigation

Representing institutional investors, pension and benefit funds, and individuals in high-stakes commercial litigation. The firm focuses on securities fraud, corporate misconduct, and complex fiduciary matters nationwide.

Nationwide & International

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP

Shareholder & Securities Litigation Leaders

A leading plaintiffs’ litigation firm representing institutional investors and shareholders in complex class actions and high-profile securities cases. The firm pursues corporate accountability and financial recovery on a national and international scale.

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New York / Union Members

Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C.

Personal Injury & General Practice Counsel

Providing legal representation across a broad range of practice areas, with a strong focus on personal injury and civil litigation matters. The firm serves individuals and families throughout New York.

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Whether you’re exploring for yourself or helping others, these resources are designed to support every stage of the journey.

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Education First

We provide clear, practical tools and resources that empower members to make confident financial decisions.

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Trusted Partners

We connect members with vetted financial institutions and service providers who understand union workers’ unique needs.

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Designed for Union Families

Our programs are tailored to the realities of union wages, benefits, and career paths, helping families thrive.

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Strengthening Unions

Financial stability for members reinforces the strength of unions, supports families, and uplifts the broader labor community.

Your Financial Journey
Starts Here

The ULA Financial Network meets individuals at any stage of their financial journey, offering tools and guidance to build stability over time.

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Budgeting & Cash Flow

Track expenses, build a realistic budget, and take control of monthly finances.

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Credit & Debt Solutions

Understand credit scores, reduce high-interest debt, and build a stronger financial foundation.

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Emergency Savings & Protection

Prepare for slowdowns, layoffs, or unexpected expenses with a solid safety net.

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Retirement & Long-Term Planning

Make the most of pensions, 401(k)s, and long-term benefit strategies.

Financial Education Resource Center

Through trusted partnerships and tailored programs, the ULA Network delivers real financial solutions. Explore our articles below to get started.

Personal & Career Financial Skills

Union & Workplace Financial Trends

Union Benefits & Financial Health