As part of one of the goals in the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, PROTEC17 has teamed up with a company called Working Advantage to offer enhanced member benefits to dues-paying members. The new PROTEC17 Member Discount program gives members special access to discounts on travel, tickets, dining, shopping, services, and more when they register through the Working Advantage website. This reputable company has worked with unions like Teamsters and SEIU to offer hundreds of discounts on things that working people use everyday.
Members can find information about how to sign up for the discount program in their personal email or in the member portal. Participation is completely optional and on an opt-in basis – we do not give Working Advantage any member information. If you do create an account with them, we have been assured that they do not sell or store your personal information. You may also adjust your communications and cookie options once you create an account based on your personal preferences.
The Strategic Planning Committee continues to explore other options to bring additional benefits to dues-paying members. Benefits now include: the Professional Development Fund, the Scholarship Program, and the Member Discount Program. The Professional Development Fund offers dues-paying members up to $200 each year to reimburse members for job-related coursework and training. The Scholarship Program – now in its 14th year! – offers the children, grandchildren, and dependents of dues-paying members, the opportunity to apply for one of two $5,000 college scholarships. Full details on all of our member benefit programs can be found at: protec17.org/benefits.
In addition, the committee is currently researching options for union membership cards that could be connected with the discount program, as well as used to access information, check into events, etc. Based on information collected from polls in our member portal and in other ways,
PROTEC17 members have indicated that they’d be interested in both a physical (credit card sized) card and a digital card. Keep your eyes peeled for more info on this in 2026! If you have other ideas for discounts or membership card options, please reach out to the Strategic Planning Committee at .
As we continually work to expand this program, we hope you find that the benefits of being a dues-paying member — in addition to the benefits that come from having a strong contract and being a part of a unified community of workers! — are truly unsurpassed!