We recently wrote an email to each dues-paying member of SHARE to make sure that they had their personal AFSCME ID number. Members of SHARE are automatically also members of our parent union, AFSCME, a nationwide union with over 1.4 million members. A portion of your SHARE dues go to AFSCME. Membership gives you access to some benefits and discounts.

What can I use my AFSCME ID number for?

As an AFSCME member, you're eligible for savings, discounts, and other benefits through UnionPlus including:

Education for union members and their families: free college, bachelor's degree, scholarships
Health benefits: prescription discounts and more
Managing your finances: debt management, bankruptcy counseling, personal loans
Shopping and other discounts: you can start here to see everything that is offered

How do I enroll?

To sign up for benefits, here is some info you may need to know:

Union Name and Local Number: AFSCME Local 4000. AFSCME is SHARE's parent union, and 4000 is the number for the SHARE Local Union at UMMS.
Your AFSCME ID Number: check your email or, if you can’t find it, contact the SHARE office at SHARE.UMMS@theshareunion.org.
Council Number: SHARE is directly affiliated with the AFSCME International Union, so there is no Council number. You can leave this field blank if you see it.

There may be other information you are asked for that you don't know. In most cases, you can submit the form partially completed. The program administrators will reach out to you to confirm any additional information they need.

QUESTIONS?

For questions about a specific Union Plus benefit, first contact the Union Plus program provider. Information for program providers can be found on the Get Help sections of the benefit/discount you have selected. You can also call the Union Plus office at 1-800-472-2005.

For questions about SHARE membership more broadly, please contact a SHARE rep or staff member, or email SHARE.UMMS@theshareunion.org.

SHARE has had good feedback and good experiences in dealing with these programs. We'd love to know about your experience, too, so that we can help other members best take advantage of these offerings. Please let us know how it goes!