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Solid Member Benefits



Membership in GAU has many benefits, including discounts on services and products, legal representation, and much more! Join today to contribute to your university and connect with a welcoming graduate community of peers.

All GAU members receive the following benefits:
  • Representation when filing a grievance or facing disciplinary action
  • Legal support outside the grievance process, if necessary
  • $1 million in Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)

You will also receive a Solid Member card, which offers local discounts. Don't have a card yet? Stop by our office to pick yours up today!

GAU members are also eligible to apply for the Hardship Fund, which annually provides at last three awards of up to $500 (in VISA giftcards) to GAs who experience a financial hardship. 

​Members are also eligible for national discounts through our partner unions, including the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and National Education Association (NEA).
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Local Benefits
Some local Gainesville/Alachua County businesses that provide discounts to UF-GAU members. To receive the discount simply show your Solid Member card.

Karma Cream
  • 10% off

The Hippodrome Theatre
  • ​$5 off regularly priced tickets

If you are a local business and want to be on this list, please contact us!
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Benefits
Registering to access AFT Members Only Benefits

1) Go to the AFT web site: https://members.aft.org/members/login

2) If you know your AFT Member ID (On your AFT Membership Card), click on “Create an AFT Account” and complete the form. Go on to step 7.

3) If you don’t know your member ID click on “What’s My Member Number” and fill in your Local Union Number and Last Name.
  • UF-GAU Local # 07463

4) The system will present you with possible matches. If you see your email on the list, click on it and the system will send your Member ID.

5) If you do not see your email address on the list, send a message to aftmembership@aft.org and request your member ID OR complete this online form https://leadernet.aft.org/webform/aftmembers-only-discounts

6) Go back to the Registration to create your account (back to step 2). We recommend using your personal email to register.

7) After registering, Login on the main page: https://members.aft.org/members/login
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Florida Education Association (FEA) Benefits
After becoming a UF-GAU member, you should have received an FEA membership card in the mail. Contact our local union office at 1-850-224-8220 or email if you did not receive a card or do not know your membership number.

Step 1.
To browse benefits through the website login at www.feaweb.org

Login with your membership number and password. It’s the 10-digit number located on the front of your FEA membership card and the password you received in the mail. 
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Contact the local union office if you didn’t get these 1-850-224-8220. 
Remember to update your address with them so you can start receiving mail. 


​Step 2.
Click on the link to go to the ACCESS benefits website and register your account. Bookmark https://fea.accessdevelopment.com


Step 3.
​Start receiving amazing discounts on food & dining, entertainment, automotive, travel and so much more!
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You can also download FEA's mobile app for your convenience:
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Step 1.
Search “mydeals” in the Google Play Store or the AppStore and download
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Step 2.
Sign in using your personal email address and membership number
*Insert 9389- in front of your FEA member number (9389-xxxxxxxxxx)         
​*Create a password
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Get it on Google Play
National Education Association (NEA) Benefits
Step 1.
Register at www.neamb.com 
Use your personal email address (NOT ufl.edu)

If you have a problem accessing your membership simply call NEA member benefits 1-800-637-4636 for a quick fix! Sometimes a duplicate record is created if your information doesn’t match exactly with what is on file. It’s easy to call and have a representative fix it.

Step 2.
Start Saving!


  • Sign up for a FREE Life Insurance policy
  • Save on travel (car rentals, airfare, hotels)
  • Sign into NEA Click & Save for hundreds of discounts, including Regal movie tickets, Costco, Best Buy etc.
    • ​​(Under Discounts > Everyday Discounts > NEA Click & Save)   
  • Earn WOW Points for your purchases                                                           
  • Bookmark http://neamb.affinityperks.com
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Connect with GAU
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Mailing Address
PO Box 112014
Gainesville, Florida 32611

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Yon Hall 224
1908 Stadium Road
Gainesville, Florida 32611


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  • About
    • Our History
    • Why Labor Unions?
    • Budget and Procedures
    • FAQs
    • Executive Committee
    • Constitution & Bylaws
  • Our Contract
    • Collective Bargaining Agreement
    • Health Insurance
    • Bargaining Blog
    • Contract FAQ
    • Contract Enforcement
  • Advocacy
    • Fee Relief
    • Family & Child Care
    • Health & Dental Care
    • Mental Health
    • Graduate Housing
    • Racial Equity
    • Legislative Efforts
    • Higher Education >
      • Graduate Employee Unions
    • Local Labor Issues
  • Take Action
    • Becoming a Member
    • Committees
    • Caucuses
    • Department Stewards
    • Events Calendar
    • Senators and Delegates
    • Support Groups
  • Members
    • Partner Unions
    • Member Benefits >
      • Hardship Fund
    • Exploring Gainesville
  • HB7
  • Contact Us
    • Office Hours
    • Media Room >
      • News Stories
      • Press Releases
    • Partner With Us
    • Changing Your Membership
  • Resources
    • Hardship Fund
    • UF-GAU Accessibility Aid Rental Program
    • Weekly Food Deals
  • Undergraduate Solidarity