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May 2005 - Issue 07
HIGHLIGHTS |
‘ Helping Workers Face the Future with Hope and Confidence’ |
In NTUC News 29 April 2005, Labour chief underscores initiatives to create opportunities for more jobs in his May Day message
Having gone through the lean years following two recent economic downturns, can Singapore look forward to years of plenty? Certainly, said NTUC Secretary-General Lim Boon Heng, if workers can remain adaptable to changes and stay confident.
For the full story, visit http://www.ntuc.org.sg/ntucunions/news_290405a.asp
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Young NTUC Launched- ‘By the Youth, Of the Youth & For the Youth’
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In order to attract and recruit young people to join the labour movement, NTUC has formed the ‘ Y oung NTUC’ to give the youth in the labour movement the space to organize activities for themselves. It will be a movement by the youth, of the youth and for the youth. The formal launch was held on 30 April 2005 at the newly opened ‘DXO’ with the Prime Minister as Guest-of-Honour. It was a night-out of fun as 800 young union leaders and members partied to their hearts’ content. UTES very own Youth Committee also showed up in full force to support the event.
UTES has also embarked in the same direction, focusing on the younger members with its various activities organized by UTES Youth Committee in the months to come.
So to all our young members, rest assured that NTUC and UTES are paying attention to your needs and aspirations and will be committed to engaging all of you. Get ready for the start of a real exciting journey! |
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HAPPENINGS @ UTES |
May Day 2005 Comrade of Labour Award |
Congratulations to our union official Mr Jamal Bin Alimat for being awarded by NTUC the May Day 2005 ‘Comrade of Labour’! UTES and NTUC salute him for his 23 years of contribution and dedications as a union leader. Indeed, he has helped countless members to solve their individual grievances and fight for better terms and conditions of employment for them.
e hope that young members out there will be inspired by Mr Jamal’s story and come forward to serve the union. You can be assured that your life will be enriched by the experience! Do feel free to approach any of the 3 IRMs or our existing union officials for more details.
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( From Left: Mr Chua Miang Teo,
GS of UTES; Mr Jamal Bin Alimat,
2nd VP(SingPost Branch) of UTES;
Ms Yong Lee Lee, Asst VP (HR)
and Ms Mary Ong, Senior VP
(Corporate Services & eBusiness
of SingPost) |
| SRP Courses Offered by SingTel |
SingTel is now offering 6 courses under the SRP training scheme targeted at Junior Officers as follows:-
- SRP - Certificate in Business Administration
- SRP - Diploma in Information Technology
- SRP - Diploma in Business Administration
- SRP - Diploma in Management Accounting & Finance
- SRP - Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management
- SRP - Diploma in Human Resource Management
For more details, please refer to the following and register through SLMS. |
| Leisure Stays @ Downtown East & Enjoy Theme Park Passes! |
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).
Package |
Period |
Rates |
Off-peak |
Peak |
1 night stay from Sun to Thur |
2D1N (Weekdays) |
$50.00 |
N.A. |
Mon to Wed OR Wed to Fri |
3D/2N (Weekdays) |
$80.00 |
$180.00 |
Fri to Sun |
3D/2N (Weekends) |
$160.00 |
$200.00 |
Fri to Mon |
4D/3N (Weekends) |
$240.00 |
$300.00 |
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.
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NTUC UPDATES |
Enjoy 25% discount for ACCA courses! |
NTUC union members now enjoy a good 25% discount when they register at NTUC LearningHub for Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) courses conducted at Singapore Accountancy Academy (SAA)! For more details, please click here.
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| New Dance Club in Town – ‘DXO’! |
DXO -Transcending the senses into experiencing a wave of dance utopia which is achieved by the genre of the club musical selection bringing the clubber on a musical journey attaining the State of DXO . The Ultimate Music high.
The Club comprises of various Clubbing zones with its own unique qualities and musical preferences:- X2 ( Main Dance Hall ), The LOFT ( 2nd Level), NOOK (Enclosed Cigar/ Wine Room), THE NEST (The Alfresco -2nd level), BARNOVA( Ground Floor Alfresco) . Truly, DXO will ensure that clubbing will never be the same again. Brought to you by NTUC Club. For more details, please click here.
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Address
Colors by the Bay( Former Embassy)
8 Raffles Ave, #01-13F
Esplanade - Theatres By The Bay
Singapore 039802 |
| Singapore Arts Festival Special- 50% off Swan Lake & Ola Kala ! |
A not-to-be-missed affair, all union members now get to enjoy 50% off for ballet performance Swan Lake($60 & $80 tickets only) & acrobatic show Ola Kala(Greek for ‘All’s Well’) in the month of June during the Singapore Arts Festival.
For both shows, one membership card is eligible to purchase a maximum of 2 tickets, subjected to first-come-first serve basis, while stock lasts. Tickets are available only through SISTIC outlets. (SISTIC Hotline: 6348 5555) |
| ‘Star Wars Episode 3, Revenge of the Sith’ Special! |
Stars Wars Fans Alert! Union members can now redeem for this blockbuster movie at unbelievable rates! The movie is on Tuesday, 24 May 05, 7.00pm at Eng Wah Cinema, Suntec City . Members must redeem the movie tickets at LinkPoints Rewards Centre at NTUC Centre, No. 1 Marina Boulevard, One Marina Boulevard S018989 from 13 May 05 onwards , on first-come-first served basis. Whilst stocks last!
Special Ticket Prices:
- NTUC-OCBC Credit or Debit Cardholders: 300LPs or $1 + 150LPs
- NTUC Cardholders: 580LPs or $3 + 150LPs
- max or PAssion Cardholders: 750LPs or $4 + 200LPs
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| 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
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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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May 2005 - Issue 08
HIGHLIGHTS |
Basic Education for Skills Training (BEST) – English classes for Adults |
The Basic Education for Skills Training (BEST) programme is a national English programme for Singaporean adults to improve their English through enrichment classes. Equivalent to Primary 3-6 level English, thousands of Singaporeans and foreigners have benefited from improving their English language skills and have gained more confidence to converse with their grandchildren, friends or employers.
Where to register:
- NTUC LearningHub International Plaza HQ from now till 30 June 2005 at:
10 Anson Road, #06-18, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
(next to Tanjong Pagar MRT Station)
(From 8:30am to 7.15pm on weekdays, from 8:30am to 5:15pm on Saturdays and from 9:00am to 1:30pm on Sundays)
- NTUC LearningHub Buona Vista Centre from now till 30 June 2005 at:
Ulu Pandan Community Centre, 170 Ghim Moh Road, #04-01 , Singapore 279621
(walking distance from Buona Vista MRT Station)
(From 9:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays and from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays)
- At the following community centres from 13 – 21 June Mon to Fri, 7pm to 9.30pm:
• Bedok CC – 850 New Upp Changi Rd
• Boon Lay CC – 10 Boon Lay Place
• Bukit Batok CC – 21 Bt Batok Central
• Fuchun CC – 1 Woodlands St 31
• MacPherson CC – 400 Paya Lebar Way
• Nee Soon East CC – 1 Yishun Ave 9
• Punggol CC – 3 Hougang Ave 6
• Tampines East CC – 10 Tampines St 23
• Toa Payoh Central CC – 93 Toa Payoh Central
For more information, please call: 6416 6611 or visit www.ntuclearninghub.com |
LinkPoints Expiry!
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Dear Members, remember to redeem your expiring Year 2004 LinkPoints* by 30 th June 2005 for attractive Online Rewards, Instant Rewards @ NTUC Centre, any participating merchant outlets or www.linkpoints.com.sg .
*LinkPoints earned up to 31 st December 2004 will expire after 30th June 2005. |
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HAPPENINGS @ UTES |
A Big Thank You to All UTES Volunteers! |
It was indeed a fun-filled day on 14 th May 2005 at Sentosa! The children from Grace Haven Children’s Home and the volunteers from UTES had a great time, mingling and getting to know each other, finding clues and spotting signs in the “Amazing Race”. The children received a goody bag and a token ‘ang pow’, much to their delight. The day ended nicely with an ice-cream treat for everyone! Yummy!
UTES would like to express its appreciation to all volunteers who have helped to make this outing an enjoyable one! We really hope that more of you members out there would join us in our up-coming union activities. Do look out for the ‘Members-get-together’ Night happening sometime soon in July!
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| UTES Beverage Basket (Hospitalization Benefit) |
| All along, UTES has been sending the fruit and beverage basket to members who are hospitalized in wishing them a speedy recovery. With effect from 1 st June 2005, this will be changed to a “ Get-Well Hamper ” which consists of a dozen, 2.5 oz bottles of Brand Essence of Chicken (Halal, 8 standard and 4 with American Ginseng) with UTES very own complimentary card message from the Executive Council. |
| Leisure Stays @ Downtown East & Enjoy Theme Park Passes! |
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).
Package |
Period |
Rates |
Off-peak |
Peak |
1 night stay from Sun to Thur |
2D1N (Weekdays) |
$50.00 |
N.A. |
Mon to Wed OR Wed to Fri |
3D/2N (Weekdays) |
$80.00 |
$180.00 |
Fri to Sun |
3D/2N (Weekends) |
$160.00 |
$200.00 |
Fri to Mon |
4D/3N (Weekends) |
$240.00 |
$300.00 |
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.
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NTUC UPDATES |
Equip Your Child With Extra Skills |
The school holidays are here again! Wondering how to get your child to spend it in a meaningful way? Fretnot! Simply enrol your child in one of NTUC’s specially packaged school holiday educational courses! Please click here for more details.
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| Check Out NTUC LearningHub’s New Courses! |
NTUC Learning Hub has recently launched some new courses:-
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The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) |
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Security+ Certification (CompTIA) |
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Fast Track |
or more details, please visit http://www.ntuc.org.sg/Latest_Courses_Main_new_courses.asp
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| Blood Donation Drive – 9 June 2005 |
As part of our services to the community, NTUC INCOME and NTUC Community Development will be jointly organizing a blood donation drive on:
Date: 9 June 2005
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Venue: NTUC Income Centre,
7th Floor Conference Rm, 75, Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189557
All prospective donors are to bring along their NRIC (passport for non-Singaporean) or donation card and go directly to NTUC Income Centre on the blood donation day. So members, if you are healthy, aged between 18 to 60 years and weighing at least 45 kg, please come forward and help save a life! |
| New NTUC Card For Use! |
The new, sleek NTUC Card has replaced 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. |
| 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 or kamilah@utes.org.sg. |
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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