A brand new year, a brand new start! Come 2005, ‘UTES Weekly’ will be renamed as ‘UTES Newsflash’ and will be sent to all members on a bi-monthly basis. So expect regular updates on UTES and NTUC news and activities! Also our homepage www.utes.org.sg will be under-going a revamp in time to come, so do look out for this page too!

NTUC will be giving out a second round of NTUC Fairprice vouchers to assist union members in financial hardship. UTES has been allocated $1,900 worth of vouchers. Each successful family will receive $100 worth of vouchers, valid for use at any Fairprice supermarket and 1 year from date of issue.

The criteria are as follows:-
• Total gross household monthly income of $1,500 or below, or;
• Per capita household monthly income not exceeding $450, if household income is more than $1,500.

Application is open to all UTES members from 1-21 February 2005. Application forms can be obtained from UTES office from Mr Sebastian, our Industrial Relations Managers, or union officials. Only successful applicants will be notified by post for collection of vouchers.

The event, graced by our guest-of-honour, Mr S. Logarajah, President of UTES, on Saturday, 29 January 2005 at Seri Kampung Restaurant was a great success! It was a full turnout, with many members and union officials taking the chance to mingle around. Members truly enjoyed the pre-dinner karaoke singing, the beautiful dance performances, and game segments, amidst the 10 course sumptuous dinner. Many members went home happy, with attractive table and lucky draw prizes.

So members do look out for more exciting activities from UTES lined up for this year! We thank you for your continuous support towards UTES!

As part of its efforts to enhance the benefits of Union membership, UTES has leased two chalets at Costa Sands Resort (Downtown East).

Chalet stays are priced at about 50% off published rates, making it affordable and fun to stay at the resort. Members can also enjoy UNLIMITED day entry to both Escape Theme Park AND Wild Wild Wet, by using a FREE combo pass, which is part of the package deal.
The free combo pass, worth a total of $120, is available for use by 4 persons to each attraction.

For more details on UTES' Packages which start from $80 for 3D/2N, please click here or visit our homepage www.utes.org.sg.

Come 2005, we have also introduced 2 new packages to give our members more choices. There is now a choice of 2D/1N stay at just $50 only per night, valid from Mondays to Thursdays(off-peak); or a 3D2N weekend stay from $160 onwards.

For chalet bookings and enquiries, you may also contact Mr Sebastian @ 6337 1122 or email chalet@utes.org.sg. Bookings will only be confirmed upon payment by cash or cheque, on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations allowed. For a copy of the chalet booking form, please click below:-

UTES has completed the souvenir distribution rounds at various locations from October to November 2004.

For members who have yet to collect their souvenirs, please kindly present the original letter for collection at UTES office, from Mondays – Fridays: 9.30am–5.00pm & Saturdays :9.30am-12.30pm. For further enquiries, please contact Ms Kamilah at 63371122 x 29 or kamilah@utes.org.sg.

The closing date for the souvenir collection will be 31 March 2005. Any collection after 31 March 2005 will be subjected to stock availability.

If you have recently joined SingTel, SingPost or any of SingTel subsidiaries and is already an existing NTUC Card Holder, make the conversion to become a UTES member now! On top of the benefits given by NTUC, you will get to enjoy additional benefits given out by UTES, at the same rate of subscription. Rest assured that you will not lose any benefits you enjoyed prior to the conversion.

For further enquiries, please contact Ms Kamilah at 63371122 x 29 or kamilah@utes.org.sg.

Chinese Lunar New Year is round the corner! As part of the festive celebrations, NTUC is giving away beautifully-designed “Ang Baos” (red packets) for members’ use during the festive season. All they have to do is flash their NTUC cards on Saturday, 5 February 2005 at Lot 1 Shopping Centre (stage area).

To usher in the year of the year of the Rooster, NTUC will be hosting the largest “Ti-Kum” Ang Bao game. Come on down to Lot 1 where there’ll be festive activities and fantastic prizes to be won!

Date : Sat, 5 Feb 2005
Time : 2 – 5.30 pm
Venue : Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall
21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4

For this Valentine’s Day, want to make your very own desserts with a French twist? Or learn the secrets of a glowing complexion the DIY way? If you are the adventurous type, perhaps you would like to bring your whole family for a hike to Sungei Buloh?

For the months of February and March 2005, NTUC Club, 3rd Chapter, can help you to fulfill all your above wishes! For details of the above and other fun-filled activities, please refer to the following:-

As of 1 December 2004, the new, sleek NTUC Card will replace the old NTUC Gold Link Card (and Silver Link Card with hologram). Your Linkpoints will be automatically transferred from your old card to your new card. It's completely hassle-free!

If you have not received your NTUC Card, please call NTUC Customer Service Hotline at 6213-8008 or e-mail membership@ntuc.org.sg.

For members who have received your new NTUC Cards, start using them now! Visit http://www.ntuc.com.sg/card/ to learn more about the new NTUC card and its benefits.

For enquiries about the new NTUC Card, please refer to the following FAQ sheet.

NTUC and OCBC are proud to bring to you MoneyWise, a series of seminars and events to help you create and manage your wealth holistically. Find out how you can have a more prosperous new year at the above event. Their financial expert, Ms Anne Tay will share with you sound financial principles and skills. You’ll learn how to better manage your current and future wealth! Master Lynn Yap, a Feng Shui expert, will also give tips and advice on how to usher in prosperity. Details of the event as follows:-

Date : 26 February 2005
Time : 10am-12pm
Venue : Room 701, Level 7, NTUC Centre
Fee : $10 for union members(Attractive door gift and light snacks provided)

For enquiries, email moneywise@ntuc.org.sg, or call the hotline at 6213 8008.

We will be sending a copy of the NCS CE Collective Agreement booklet, valid for 3 years from 2004 to 2007, to the homes of all bargainable members from NCS CE in the month of February. For those who do not receive by March or who wish to update us of the change of home address, please contact our membership officer, Ms Kamilah @ 63371122 x 29 or kamilah@utes.org.sg

As part of our on-going charity efforts, UTES currently has 2 adopted children’s homes under the Salvation Army – Gracehaven Children’s Home & Haven Children’s Home.

In our latest visit to Haven Children’s Home, the home has raised to us the urgent need for tutor volunteers to provide coaching for this group of under privileged children. Such volunteer tutors would be preferably required to commit their time at least once a week on a 6-month basis.

For those who are willing to volunteer their services on an ad-hoc basis, you may also leave your details with us. When we organize any activities for the homes, your help would be enlisted.

So do not hesitate and act now! Interested parties, please contact IRM Ms Janice Lee @ 63371122 x 35 or janicelee@utes.org.sg.

A reminder for all those who have yet to send in their applications – the closing date of application is Monday, 21 February 2005. Application forms can be obtained from UTES office from Mr Sebastian, our Industrial Relations Managers, or union officials. Applications that reach us by mail after 21 February 2005 will be rejected. Only original copies, with the latest pay slip attached, are accepted.

All successful applicants will be notified by post for collection of vouchers.

Enjoy UTES subsidized rates for two chalets located at Downtown East in Pasir Ris. Each fully air-conditioned studio unit accommodates 4 persons and comes with attached bathroom, a refrigerator, a microwave, a television set and an Xbox console!

Book a chalet with UTES and members can enjoy FREE UNLIMITED DAY ENTRY PASS for 4 persons to Wild Wild Wet (worth up to $50) as well as the Escape theme park (worth up to $66).

For chalet bookings and enquiries, you may also contact Mr Sebastian @ 6337 1122 or email chalet@utes.org.sg. Bookings will only be confirmed upon payment by cash or cheque, on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations allowed. Bookings may be done in person at UTES Office. For a copy of the chalet booking form, please click here.

For members who have yet to collect their souvenirs, please kindly present the original letter for collection at UTES office, from Mondays – Fridays: 9.30am–5.00pm & Saturdays :9.30am-12.30pm. For further enquiries, please contact Ms Kamilah at 63371122 x 29 or kamilah@utes.org.sg.

The closing date for the souvenir collection will be 31 March 2005. Any collection after 31 March 2005 will be subjected to stock availability.

For further enquiries, please contact Ms Kamilah at 63371122 x 29 or kamilah@utes.org.sg.

Enjoy up to 30% OFF Straits Café By the Park S$30 F&B Voucher! This offer is valid only at LinkPoints Rewards Centre at NTUC Centre, limited to 50 pcs, redeemable for 3000 points.

Foodies out there, wanna try your hand at making your own Chinese delicacies? Or visit the Newater Plant, aloe vera and sausage factory for a change?

For the months of February and March 2005, you can do all the above at NTUC Club, 3rd Chapter! For details of the above and other fun-filled activities, please refer to the following:- FEBRUARY EVENTS, MARCH EVENTS.

From now onwards, the new, sleek NTUC Card will replace the old NTUC Gold Link Card (and Silver Link Card with hologram). Your Linkpoints will be automatically transferred from your old card to your new card. It's completely hassle-free!

If you have not received your NTUC Card, please call NTUC Customer Service Hotline at 6213-8008 or e-mail membership@ntuc.org.sg.

For members who have received your new NTUC Cards, start using them now! Visit http://www.ntuc.com.sg/card/ to learn more about the new NTUC card and its benefits.

For enquiries about the new NTUC Card, please click here to refer the following FAQ sheet.

Changed your address or contact number?

If you have moved or changed your contact number, kindly update UTES by contacting our membership officer, Ms Kamilah @ 63371122 x 29 or kamilah@utes.org.sg