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Solid Member Discounts


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!

​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
 Deep Root Medicine 
  • 25% discount on treatments: acupuncture, acupressure, massage, cupping, and guasha
Gainesville Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine 
  • 15% discount    
JC Auto Service 
  • 10% off on light mechanics other than oil change, 20% off on repairs of $200 or more        
Karma Cream
  • 10% off
S. Connection Aerial Arts
  • 10% off on intro fitness, yoga, and non- aerial classes
​The Midnight 
  • $1 off regular drafts 5pm-9pm everyday but Tuesdays        
Canopy Climbers
  • 15% off any adventure climbs and courses*​       
Chain Reaction
  • 15% off*
Earth Pets of Gainesville
  • 10% of except for food*

If you are a local business and want to be on this list, please contact us!
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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Florida Education Association (FEA) Benefits
After becoming a UF-GAU member, you should have received am 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:
​

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

Gator 1 Card

Graduate employees, you may now change your status to "Student/Staff - Graduate Assistant" on your Gator 1 card. You may now enjoy some discounts that apply to UF faculty and staff! To receive a card with this new status, please contact your department's administrative staff.
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NOTE: Graduate assistants are responsible for the $15 new card fee. Other restrictions may apply. Certain benefits may still apply to faculty or staff only. Please contact the UF HR Benefits Office for more information. For information on software package licensing, please contact your academic department or unit.
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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