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July 2005 - Issue 11
HIGHLIGHTS |
Launch of UTES Revamped Website |
On 23rd July 2005, UTES is officially launching its revamped website (www.utes.org.sg) at the Members-Get-Together Nite, ‘UTES In-Sync’ at DXO. With the revamp, expect a more interactive and user-friendly interface. It will definitely be a whole new, refreshing experience!
To celebrate the launch of our revamped website, UTES and SingPost are tying up to bring to all our members an exclusive offer on a suite of financial services from ‘SpeedCash’, ‘Care for Life’ and ‘ezyCash’.
As a double bonus, UTES is also holding a lucky draw for all members who subscribe to the new online UTES mailing list on the revamped website. 10 lucky winners will walk away with prizes, proudly sponsored by SingPost.
Look out for the e-mailer special which will feature details of the above promotions once the website is launched! |
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HAPPENINGS @ UTES |
G3 Worldwide ASPAC Collective Agreement 2005 Signing Ceremony |
UTES is pleased to announce the conclusion of the G3 Worldwide ASPAC Collective Agreement 2005. The signing ceremony was held on 8th July 2005 at Orchard Hotel.
The newly concluded Collective Agreement will serve as a fair tool for the members. It will also mark the beginning of a newly established relationship between the union and management.
Going forward, both parties will continue to strive towards good labour-management relations and ensure that interests of the members are taken care of.
The collective agreement will take effect on 1st July 2005 and is valid for 3 years.
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G3 Worldwide ASPAC
Collective Agreement 2005
Signing Ceremony at
Orchard Hotel on
8th July 2005 |
| UTES Chalet ‘National Day’ Special! |
As part of National Day Celebration, all members whose birthday falls in August enjoy $10 off UTES chalet rates! For details, please refer to the separate mailer attached.
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| Comcare Assistance Programmes TOP |
The Comcare Fund was set up in June this year to help needy Singaporeans who require employment, family or financial assistance from the government.
If you need help, all you need to do is to approach your Community Development Council (CDC), your Citizens' Consultative Committee (CCC) or a Family Service Centre (FSC) near you. The officer there will assess your case, and provide you with the necessary help from the available ComCare programmes.
1. WORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (WAP)
2. SELF-RELIANCE PROGRAMME (SReP)
3. ComCare Enterprise Fund (CEF)
4. CENTRE-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME FOR CHILDCARE (CFAC)
5. KINDERGARTEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (KiFAS)
6. STUDENT CARE FEE ASSISTANCE (SCFA)
7. HEALTHY START PROGRAMME (HSP)
8. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SCHEME (PA)
9. Assistive Technology (AT) Fund
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UTES Bursary Awards 2005- Closing Date on 20th July 2005! Final Reminder! |
A final reminder to all our members. The closing date for submission of the application for UTES Bursary Award is 20th July 2005. All applications must be completed and submitted together with the required documents, to UTES, 15 Hill Street, Telephone House Complex II, 3rd Storey, Singapore 179352, Attention: Ms Kamilah Bte Mahmood.
The application form and general information on the bursary awards are available on the UTES website http://www.utes.org.sg and UTES PTT Shop at Telephone House, Hill Street, during office hours from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm (Mondays to Fridays) and 8.30 am to 12.00 pm (Saturdays).
For more information, contact:
UTES: Ms Kamilah at 6337 1122 x 29 / kamilah@utes.org.sg
or Mr Sebastian at 6337 1122
SingTel: Mrs Valerie Yeong at 6462 8680 / valyeong@singtel.com
SingPost: Ms Jacqueline Lau at 68456419 / jackilau@singpost.com |
| Public Transport Fund Vouchers – Extension of Closing Date:29th July 2005! |
Good news for our members who missed the dateline for the Public Transport Fund Vouchers! The closing date for submission of application forms has been extended to 29th July 2005! Application forms can be obtained from UTES office from Mr Sebastian, during office hours or our union officials. A soft copy of the form is also herewith attached.
Please note that only hard copy applications will be accepted for consideration. All applications MUST be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s salary slip. Only successful applicants will be notified by post for collection of vouchers. |
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NTUC UPDATES |
Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince is Coming! |
Simply be the 1st 100 LinkPoints Members to visit LinkPoints Rewards Centre for this Star Buy redemption on 19 July 2005. While stocks last!
Union Members (NTUC Card)
$27 + 300 LPs |
| LinkPoints Romancing Europe Lucky Draw 2005 |
Shop with your NTUC Card from 1st July to 30th September and get a chance to romance in Paris, London and Rome in the LinkPoints Romancing Europe Lucky Draw 2005.
For union members:-
- One (1) chance will be allocated for every 50 LinkPoints earned and/or 100 LinkPoints redeemed from 1 July 2005 to 30 September 2005.
- One (1) chance will be allocated for every 50 unredeemed LinkPoints earned between 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004 and expired on 30 June 2005.
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| Special Health Screening Exclusive for the Men |
NTUC Healthcare Cooperative is offering all members a special advance health check package price of $138(inclusive 5% GST). Offer is valid till 31st August 2005. For details, call 6336 6222 for an appointment or click here.
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| Want to keep yourself updated on NTUC news? |
Click here to subscribe to the fortnightly e-newsletter on latest Union news, promotions & events.
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| Convert your NTUC General Branch to UTES membership Now! |
If you have recently joined SingTel, SingPost or any of SingTel subsidiaries and are 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.
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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 |
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July 2005 - Issue 12
HIGHLIGHTS |
“UTES In-Sync” @ DXO! |
At the members-get-together night ‘UTES In-Sync’ at DXO on the 23rd July 2005, members were treated to the first glimpse of the revamped UTES website, which was officially launched by UTES General Secretary, Mr Chua Miang Teo. Members were also introduced to UTES very own Youth Committee, the brainchild behind the revamped website. The finale of the night - 10 lucky winners walked away with NTUC Fairprice vouchers worth a total of $25 each, presented by UTES President, S. Logarajah. Indeed, it was a night to remember - fabulous food and drinks, fantastic company and great cheer all round!
To all our members, thank you very much for your support and we look forward to having you for our future UTES activities! |
L-R: GS, Mr Chua Miang Teo;
President, MR S. Logarajah &
UTES Youth Committee
celebrating the fruit of labour! |
| UTES Sports Fiesta 2005 |
| To promote health awareness and total wellness for our members, UTES is organizing a ‘UTES Sports Fiesta’ on 18th September 2005 at East Coast Park. There will be 3 main sports categories –street soccer, captain’s ball and telematch. Top 3 winning teams of each category will walk away with attractive cash prizes, worth a total of $900! All participants will also be given a goodie bag each, filled with yummy drinks and snacks!
So start gathering your team members now for a fun-filled time! Do look out for more details on registration in the next issue of UTES Newsflash. |
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HAPPENINGS @ UTES |
UTES Revamped Website is Officially Launched! |
The moment we have been waiting for - UTES revamped website is officially launched!
Do visit our newly revamped website @ www.utes.org.sg to experience for yourself the new look and feel!
Highlights include an Auto Subscribe Mailing List, Online Feedback/Enquiry Form, UTES Newsflash archive, UTES Activity Happenings & Youth Committee Column. Also, don’t miss out on the special celebratory promotions!
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| UTES Bursary Awards 2005 - Update |
We are in the midst of selection of the awardees for the Bursary Awards. Successful applicants will be notified by post within the next 2 weeks. So members do look out for the good news in your mailbox!
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| Family Recreation FUNd Vouchers - Update TOP |
The balloting exercise will be done by NTUC sometime in August 2005. Successful applicants will be notified by post by September 2005.
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Support SingTel Touching Lives Fund |
As part of fund-raising efforts for the less privileged children and young people of the six children’s’ charities under the auspices of the National Council of Social Service, SingTel has lined up 2 activities for the Touching Lives Fund.
A special page on SingTel Fold A Heart will appear in TODAY newspaper from now to 5th August 2005. You are encouraged to cut the red rectangle in the special page, follow the instructions on how to fold it into a heart and then drop it into any SingPost post box.
You can also bring the folded hearts to the Lend A Heart @ Millenia Walk event this weekend and drop them into the charity box of your choice. SingTel will donate $1 to the Fund for every folded red heart they receive.
So members, start doing your bit for charity today! |
| SingTel JO IN –HOUSE Softskills Core Programme |
For all SingTel members, HR Learning & OD is rolling out in August 2005 soft skills courses targeted at Junior Officers to help improve their job performance. The programme will provide training in soft skills such as customer relations and process improvement.
You can learn basic principles of good customer service and how to deal with difficult customer situations. This will be taught using group activity, sharing of experiences, interactive sessions and role play. The classes are meant for all who feel that the training would enhance their customer relations skills, and not necessary only for front-liners.
For those who are keen, simply get the approval from your immediate supervisor and sign up through SLMS. Supervisors are also encouraged to nominate staff for these courses.
So members, do not miss out this good opportunity to enhance your communication and relationship skills! Details of the courses can be found in brochures obtainable from UTES Office and SingTel HR Learning & OD. |
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NTUC UPDATES |
SIM University - NTUC Sponsorship 2005 |
Great news for members who wish to further their studies! SIM University and NTUC have tied up to bring to all members a scholarship programme for degrees, diplomas and graduate diplomas to promote life-long learning.
Applications awarded the sponsorship will join the intake commencing in January 2006. The value of sponsorship is 50% of the total course fee, terms and conditions apply.
All applicants should be Singapore citizens or permanent residents, with impressive academic and co-curricular activities record, strong language skills and be able to demonstrate leadership qualities. You can obtain an application form here or from NTUC Customer Service Centre located on the Basement of NTUC Centre during the sponsorship exercise (from 12 July to 30 September 2005).
Applications must reach NTUC Membership Department by 30 September 2005.
NTUC Membership Department
NTUC Centre, No. 1 Marina Boulevard
#11-01, One Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018989 |
| National Day LinkPoints Special – Poh Heng Jewellery Exclusive Offer |
Enjoy 20% off* storewide + Free $20 Gift Voucher^ for every $100 spent on gem jewellery at Poh Heng Jewellery. The promotion period is valid from 1st – 14th August 2005.
*Except 999/916 gold, Le Lumiere and diamonds of 1-carat weight and above.
^ Redeemable for purchase of diamonds and gem jewellery. |
| Play NTUC LinkPoints Online Game Now – ‘Sea of Rewards’! |
Try out NTUC LinkPoints exciting online game "Sea of Rewards"! Challenge all others and win great prizes! It's free! Contest ends on 31st August 05.
Check it out @ http://www.ntuclink.com.sg/games/index.htm |
| Want to keep yourself updated on NTUC news? |
Subscribe to the fortnightly e-newsletter on latest Union news, promotions & events:- http://www.ntuc.org.sg/members/e_newsletters.asp |
| Convert your NTUC General Branch to UTES membership Now! |
If you have recently joined SingTel, SingPost or any of SingTel subsidiaries and are 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. |
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. |
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