The conversion form is relevant for members who would like to convert to be under ESU. This applies to union members who have:
(1) Changed employment from another company within the sector and;
(2) Changed employment from another company outside the sector.
This form is required for the purpose of setting up a GIRO arrangement with your bank for the ease of payment of your union membership fees.
To speed up the process establishing GIRO arrangements with the bank, please ensure the following:
- Make sure to write the letters and numbers legibly and avoid any mistakes or errors.
- If you have written a mistake, make sure to countersign when correcting the mistake.
Once completed, all original copies must be signed and mailed to ESU at 150 Changi Road, Guthrie Building, #04-01, S(419973)
Alternatively, it should be emailed to esu@ntuc.org.sg
The ESU Hardship Grant is a one-off assistance for low-income union members in the event that the members suffer hardship arising from one of the following circumstances which is of a non-industrial nature:
- Death / Permanent Disability / Terminal Illness of Union Member*
- Permanent disability / Terminal Illness of Immediate Family Member*
- Members affected by Retrenchment (applicable to ESU unionized branches, with no Retrenchment Benefits)
- Members affected by company’s cost cutting measures
- Other extenuating circumstances
*Pre-existing Permanent Disability and Terminal Illness diagnosed before the applicant became a Union Member will not be considered.
The ESU Welfare Grant is exclusive to ESU Ordinary Branch (OB) members. Successful applications for the hardship grant will be disbursed a one-off pay out subjected to fulfilment of all eligibility criteria.
The U Care Hardship Grant provides a one-off assistance to low-income union members in the event that the member suffers hardship arising from one of the following circumstances which is of a non-industrial nature:
- Death
- Total and permanent incapacity
- Serious chronic medical condition*
- Registered fire or flood victim
* Pre-existing serious chronic medical condition diagnosed before the applicant became a Union Member will not be considered.
Successful applications of the grant will be disbursed a sum of $1,000 one-off pay out subject to the fulfilment of all eligibility criteria.
NTUC GIFT is a group insurance policy exclusively for members of NTUC affiliated unions/association.
All union members who are below 65 years old are automatically covered against death and total & permanent disability (TPD) of up to S$40,000.
Union leaders are eligible for double the sum assured. Union members’ spouses below 65 years old are also covered against death and TPD.