The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has set aside a $1.6 million Care and Share Fund – fully contributed by the Singapore Labour Foundation (SLF) – this year to help lower-income NTUC union members cope with the rising cost of living. In addition, NTUC will also help the Singapore Government, SBS Transit and SMRT Corporation to disburse $900,000 worth of Public Transport Vouchers.

Out of this $1.6 million, $1,450,000 will be in the form of $50 direct payment to Singapore Power Services to offset lower-income union members’ utility bills under the NTUC Care and Share (Utilities) Offset Package.

The remaining $150,000 has been set aside to provide $30 NTUC Care and Share (Public Transport) Vouchers for needy union members who do not have at least one family member who is a Singaporean.

For needy union members with at least one Singaporean in the household, NTUC will help the government and the public transport operators disburse an additional $900,000 worth of Public Transport Vouchers. Each Voucher is worth $30.

Applicants are eligible to apply if they meet the criteria below:

• NTUC Member with paid-up union membership
• Total gross household monthly income of less than $1,800, or per capita income not exceeding $500 if household income is more than $1,800.

Each successful applicant will receive a direct offset of $50 from their home utility bills for the month of November 2007.

HOW TO APPLY

• Ordinary Branch (OB) union members who meet the eligibility criteria may apply through their respective unions.



• General Branch (GB) union members who meet the eligibility criteria may download, print and complete the Application Form below and send it to the NTUC Customer Service Centre.
  
  

  APPLICATION CLOSED For Eligible GB Members: Download > [FORM C: NTUC Care and Share (Utilities) Offset Package] Important - Kindly submit the following documents for verification purposes: A copy of the latest Singapore Power (SP) Utilities Bill (Applicant must be residing at the same address as that reflected in the SP bill). Photocopies of Applicant's and Spouse's Latest Payslips Photocopies of CPF statement if Applicant or Spouse is unemployed Photocopy of Divorce Certificate (if Applicant is a divorcee)

Closing Date of Application: 28 Sep 2007 • [Frequently-Asked Questions]

Applicants are eligible to apply if they meet the criteria below:

• NTUC Member with paid-up union membership
• Total gross household monthly income of less than $1,500, or per capita income not exceeding $450 if household income is more than $1,800.

Each successful applicant will receive one $30 voucher from 1 November 2007 onwards from their respective unions or the NTUC Customer Service Centre (depending on where they have applied from). Each voucher can be used to purchase or top-up their EZ-Link cards or purchase monthly concession passes.

HOW TO APPLY

• Ordinary Branch (OB) union members who meet the eligibility criteria may apply through their respective unions.



• General Branch (GB) union members who meet the eligibility criteria may download, print and complete one of the Application Forms below and send it to the NTUC Customer Service Centre.
  
  

  For Eligible GB Members with At Least ONE Singaporean in the household: Download > [ FORM A: Public Transport Voucher] For Eligible GB Members who are PRs / Work Permit Holders and do not have a Singaporean in the household: Download > [FORM B: NTUC Care and Share (Public Transport) Voucher] Important - Kindly submit the following documents for verification purposes: Photocopies of Applicant's and Spouse's Latest Payslips Photocopies of CPF statement if Applicant or Spouse is unemployed Photocopy of Divorce Certificate (if Applicant is a divorcee)

Closing Date of Application: 16 Oct 2007 • [Frequently-Asked Questions]