About Us

    Our Humble Beginnings

    ESU was formed in 2006 with our pioneer branches, namely NUS, NTU, NAFA, SAS, RELC, and UWCSEA. As the Education sector was growing and preschool is an integral part of our education system, we merged with Kindergarten and Childcare Staff Union (KCCSU) in 2008 to better represent our members in the Early Childhood sector.

    Today, ESU represents around 33,000 working individuals in the education industry, mainly in the Early Childhood, Student Care, Universities, Private Education Institutions, International Schools. This excludes individuals working in the public sector. We also currently partner over 90 branches to improve the working conditions for the workers.

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    Our Philosophy

    1. To promote good industrial relations between members and their employers;
    2. To improve working conditions of members or enhance their economic and social status;
    3. To raise productivity for the benefit of members, their employers and the economy of Singapore

    Meet Our Team

    ESU Council of Advisors

    Executive Council Member

    David Neo

    Chairman

    James Tan Cheng Choo

    Executive Secretary

    Syed Harun

    Advisor

    Charlene Chen

    Advisor

    Shawn Loh

    Advisor

    Shamsul Kamar

    Advisor

    ESU Trustees

    Ma Wei Cheng

    Toh Hwee Tin

    Bernard Menon

    ESU Executive Council

    Harry Lee Wen Joon

    President

    Arshad Bin Ismail

    General Secretary

    Juraimi Bin Jumari

    General Treasurer

    Brenda Quah Ching Ching

    Vice President

    Herlena Binte Masehkoo

    Vice President

    Rohana Binte Ujang

    Vice President

    Tan Hui Hui

    Deputy General Secretary

    Tan Choon Huat

    Assistant General Treasurer

    James Tan Cheng Choo

    Executive Secretary

    Mohamad Randy

    Deputy Executive Secretary

    Ang Lay Hoon

    Committee Member

    Chen Chin Tyng

    Committee Member

    Thum Siak Kiang Glenn

    Committee Member

    Hue Ruey Fang Cindy

    Committee Member

    Karuppan Chettiar Palaniappan

    Committee Member

    Kho Say Tin

    Committee Member

    Lilavathi Devi D/O Ramnathnai

    Committee Member

    Zainab Binte Mohamed

    Committee Member

    Emily Ng Chu Ai

    Internal Auditor

    Lim Kim Meng Andrew

    Internal Auditor

    Desmond John Chin Kong Thai

    EXCO Mentor

    Siti Nurwahidah Binte Aman

    EXCO Observer

    Muhammad Fattah Bin Mohamed Taib

    EXCO Observer

    ESU Staff

    Lim Meng Wee

    Head, Industrial Relations

    Sean Chan

    Senior Industrial Relations

    Tan Wee Lee

    Principal Industry Training Officer 

    Noor Hayat Bin Khalil

    Principal Industry Training Officer 

    Erzwin Yem

    Principal Industry Training Officer 

    Jobie Lee Ern Tong

    Senior Industrial Relations

    Risvana Binte Mohd Rajab

    Senior Industrial Relations

    Alani Kethireddy

    Senior Industrial Relations

    Carmon Chio Wee Ee

    Senior Accounts Executive

    Jaycee Tai Jia Cheng

    Accounts Executive

    Rekha Rangasamy

    Finance Manager

    Andrew Cheong Wee Ming

    Principal Consultant (OTCi)

    Ash Chng

    Roziah Binti Latip

    Tan Ker Ting

    May Yong

    Fun Facts about ESU

    A broad overview of milestone achievements

    Number of Members

    In 2006, we started with 4,500 members. With sweat and tears, we have grown to be 29,000-member strong today.

    Number of Unionised Branches

    We have a formal partnership with almost 50 companies from the education industry. All 6 local Autonoumous Universities are unionised under ESU.

    PME Representation

    Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) are welcome to join ESU. In fact, 70% of all our members are PMEs.

    Representation in Early Childhood

    7 in 10 Early Childhood professionals are ESU members and we represent more than 10,000 individuals working in the Early Childhood sector.

    How We Help Individuals

    At an affordable cost every month, ESU brings you the following:
    1. Workplace advisory and consultation
    2. Complimentary death and permanent disability insurance*
    3. Financial assistance and hardship grant*
    4. Yearly training grant
    5. Conferences, workshops and webinars
    6. Bi-annual membership gifts
    7.  Dining and shopping privileges ..and many more.
    *Terms and conditions apply
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    Union membership is all-inclusive. We accept applications from all employees, freelancers and even self-employed persons in the sector.

    Get free workplace advice from the ESU team. Attend complimentary workshops and trainings. Participate in ESU’s exclusive events and engagements. Enjoy a wealth of other exclusive benefits at an average cost of $0.32 per day.
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    How We Help Individuals

    ESU is the bridge between employers and employees. We build good labour-management relationship with our unionised companies and partner them to uplift HR standards, ensure that employees’ well-being is taken care of and provide training subsidies.

    As our unionised partner, you get to enjoy:

    1. Advisory on HR best practices
    2. Training Grants of up to $50,000 to increase company’s productivity
    3. Workforce transformation through Company Training Committees
    4.  Placement support through e2i
    5. Enhanced welfare and benefits for employees with ESU membership benefits
    6.  Regular engagements with ESU’s unionised companies, key stakeholders and ministries

    … and many more.

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