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The application process will take 3 to 4 weeks. Upon approval, your membership will start on the following month. You may sign up through the following modes:
NTUC membership is open to anyone above 16 years of age, except personnel from Singapore Police Force, Singapore Prisons, Auxiliary Police bodies, foreign domestic workers and full-time students.
How Much is the Membership Fee?
Annual membership fee is $117 or $9 per month from January to November and $18 in December.
• Online GIRO is currently applicable to DBS, POSB & OCBC banks only.
• Login to your internet banking to setup the GIRO instruction.
• Select 'NTUC-Membership' for the Billing Organization.
• Indicate your NRIC or FIN number for the Bill Reference number.
• For GB and U-Club members, the membership fee will be deducted on the 26th of every month, except weekends or public holidays which will be deducted on the next working day.
• For OB members, it will be based on respective union deduction period. You may contact your union to find out more.
• You can use Debit/Credit Card to pay for the membership fee.
• You may choose either to make payment for the arrears or upfront $117. To apply for recurring* payment using your debit/credit card, please tick the "Apply for Debit/Credit Card Recurring Payment" box before making the payment.
*Your recurring membership fees will be deducted from your debit or credit card after the last paid month. Deduction will take place on the 6th of every month.
Mouse over to either NTUC Plus! Visa Credit or Debit Card.
Select 'Apply'.
What is NTUC Care Fund (Covid-19) Programme? 职总一般分会2020年关怀基金（2019冠状病毒）的目的是什么呢？
In view of the economic uncertainties that was brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak, NTUC will be rolling out the NTUC Care Fund (COVID-19) for union members who face financial distress during this challenging period.
Union members may apply for the NTUC Care Fund (COVID-19) to receive a one-time assistance of up to $300.
What is NTUC Care Fund (E-VOUCHERS) 2021? 什么是职总关怀基金 (电子券)？
The NTUC Care Fund (e-Vouchers) is an assistance programme which aims to assist our low-income union members to defray their cost of basic necessities and their children's school expenses for the new school year.
The NTUC Care Fund (e-Vouchers) are valid till 30 April 2022. Strictly no extension will be granted after the voucher expiry date.
Am I Eligible for NTUC Care Fund (E-VOUCHERS) 2021? 我能够申请职总关怀基金 (电子券) 吗？
Member’s date joined union must be at least 6 continuous months at point of application and must not be in arrears.
For Members with Dependents Staying in Same Household in Singapore:
• Total Monthly Gross Household Income1 of $3,400 and below, OR
• Per Capita Income of $850 and below if Gross Household Income+ exceeds $3,400
For Members with No Dependents Staying in Same Household in Singapore:
• Monthly Gross Personal Income1 of $1,500 and below
1Gross income is defined as all income derived from employment/business, inclusive of overtime and allowances.
For more information and documents required to be submitted, please click here.
Supported and co-funded by the NTUC-U Care Fund, the Education Awards aims to provide assistance and encouragement to school-going children of General Branch (GB) members as well as reward children who excel in their studies.
Your child will be awarded based on the following categories:
Education Grant
1. Each successful candidate: $100
2. Each successful candidate (Special Education): $200
Scholarship
1. Primary (4-6): $100
2. Secondary: $200
3. Junior College, Pre-U & ITE: $300
4. Polytechnic: $800
5. University: $1,000
助学金金额
1. 每个成功申请人的求学子女: $100
2. 每个成功申请人在特殊学校求学的子女: $200
奖学金金额
1. 小学四年级至六年级: $100
2. 中学: $200
3. 初级学院，高级中学工艺教育学院: $300
4. 理工学院: $800
5. 大学: $1,000
How do I know if I am eligible to apply for U Care Education awards? 我能够申请U关怀基金教育奖吗？
Main Criteria
You must be an NTUC General Branch (GB) Union member, U Club or National Taxi Association (NTA) Union
with a minimum of 6 months continuous paid-up union membership at the point of application and is not in arrears.
Maintaining continuous paid-up membership until you receive the award.
For Ordinary Branch members, you may approach your respective union for the availability of scholarship/education grant programme.
Your Child/Children:
Must be studying* in Singapore: either in Government/Government-Aided/Independent Schools; Junior Colleges (JC); Institute of Technical Education (ITE); Millennia Institute; Polytechnics or MOE-registered Special Education Schools in 2020 and 2021.
Must not receive or apply for Scholarship or Bursary awards from any other organisations including Government Education Scheme using results from academic year 2020.
Each child can only apply for either Education Grant or Scholarship.
*Not eligible for the Education Awards:
Students on bridging courses tie-up between foreign, local educational institutions and exchange programme
Graduating students. They can only apply if they are continuing/resuming studies in 2021 (e.g. junior college/polytechnic proceeding to university)
Students going to NS. They can apply in the year they are resuming studies, please use the latest result before they are enlisted
Additional Criteria for Education Grant
Total Monthly Gross Household Income* (MHI) must be less than $3,000 or monthly Per Capita Income (PCI) of less than $750.
Your child/children must achieve a passing grade for the overall aggregate and must not be a retained student.
Only maximum of 2 children per family can apply for Education grant.
*Gross income is defined as all income derived from employment/business. Inclusive of overtime and allowances.
Additional Criteria for Scholarship
your child/children will be considered for the award based on his/her full academic year performance.
For school-going child/children in all education levels except Primary 1-3 in 2021.
When & How can I Apply for General Branch - Education Awards? 如何申请《职总一般分会 – U关怀基金教育奖》？
To read more about the NTUC General Branch Education Awards 2022, click here.
What are the Documents Required? 所需的文件副本
Your child/children’s Birth Certificate(s)* AND
*For birth certificate(s) not issued from Singapore, please submit Certificate of Singapore Citizenship / Re-entry Permit and Student Pass.
2. Your child/children’s Full Examination Results, Certificates and Transcripts or Slips for Academic Year 2020.
Previous Education Level in 2019
Result Slip
Primary 1 to Primary 5
Year end result slip
Primary 6
PSLE result slip with T-Score
Secondary 1 to Secondary 3
Year end result slip
Secondary 4 to Secondary 5
GCE ‘O’ level result slip
Secondary 4 (NA)/(NT)
GCE ‘N’ level result slip
Junior College 1 to 2
Year end result slip
Centralised Institute 1 to 3
Year end result slip
ITE(NITEC & Higher NITEC)
Full academic transcript for 2020/2021
Polytechnic
Full academic transcript for 2020/2021
University
Full academic transcript for 2020/2021
Note: For University students, please upload the semester 1 results slip, you will need to submit the semester 2 results by 18 June.
Additional documents required for Education Grant
Your Income Documents
For Salaried Employees:
Latest payslip (within 3 months from the date of application) includes irregular overtime and/or allowances*; OR
*If pay includes irregular overtime and/or allowances, please provide last 3 months’ payslip to derive average monthly pay.
Employment Letter with company’s letterhead/stamp (stating gross monthly income, including irregular overtime and/or Allowances); OR
CPF Statement (Contribution History) for the past 3 months from the date of application
For Self-Employed, Part-timers or Casual Workers:
CPF Statement (Contribution History) for the past 3 months from the date of application; OR
Notice of Assessment from IRAS (Year of Assessment 2020)
For Housewives, Unemployed or Retirees:
CPF Statement (Contribution History) for the past 3 months from the date of application. For dependent pass holders with no CPF contribution, please submit your dependent pass (front & back) as your supporting document.
What is FFF? (formerly known as Family Recreation & Fun Carnivals)
The Family Fun Fiesta (FFF), formerly known as Family Recreation & Fun (FRF) Carnivals is organized and sponsored by NTUC Club in support of the Labour Movement’s U Care initiative.
Held several times a year, FFF aims to strengthen family bonding and promote a greater work-life balance and better well-being by enabling lower income union members to enjoy a day of fun with their families at Downtown East at no cost.
Each successful applicant will receive a family recreation package comprising the following on the day of the Fiesta. The package that consisted of the following will be issued strictly according to the number of family members that are pre-registered with the Unions.
a) Admission tickets to Wild Wild Wet (1 month validity period as stated on the coupon).
b) Bowling game coupons at selected Orchid Bowls (1 month validity period as stated on the coupon).
Note: Orchid Bowl @ E!hub Downtown East will be closed for renovation from June 2019 onwards till further notice.
c) F & B vouchers on the allotted Fiesta Date only at food outlets in DTE.
d) Wristbands for unlimited play of games and activities on the allotted Fiesta Date only.
What to do on Event Day
Successful applicants must present their NTUC Union membership card / NRIC and their notification letter for registration at Downtown East, Begonia Terrace on the day of the Fiesta run that they had been allotted to receive the recreation package.
Note: The registration counters open at 8.30am and close at 1.00pm sharp. Latecomers will not be entertained.
Am I Eligible for FFF?
To be eligible for Family Fun Fiesta, union members:
total Monthly Gross Household Income of $4,000 and below OR Per Capita Income of $1000 and below if gross household income exceeds $4,000.
Gross income is defined as all income derived from employment/business inclusive of overtime and allowances.
must not be in arrears of membership dues.
Note: Family members refer to the applicant's immediate family members and they must be staying in the same household as the applicant in Singapore. Please exclude domestic helpers and extended families.
When and How can I Apply for FFF?
The application is open for General Branch (GB) and UCLUB members from 18 Mar 2019 to 3 May 2019.
For General Branch (GB) and UCLUB members, please click here to download and print the application form.
For successful GB and UCLUB applicants, you will be notified by post about 1 to 2 weeks prior to the date of fiesta run based on your choice of run.
Fiesta dates:
22 June 2019 (Saturday)
23 June 2019 (Sunday)
7 September 2019 (Saturday)
8 September 2019 (Sunday)
30 November 2019 (Saturday)
1 December 2019 (Sunday)
Note:
For Ordinary Branch (OB) members, please contact your respective Unions to find out more about the application period and application form.
No change in Fiesta date is allowed once allotted to the member.
In the event that any run is oversubscribed, a ballot will be conducted. Members who were not selected for their first choice will be allotted their second preferred choice. All eligible members will be allotted one of the runs in any case.
What is U Care Hardship Grant?
The U Care Hardship Grant is a once-off assistance to 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
Total and permanent incapacity
Serious chronic medical condition
(Pre-existing serious chronic medical condition diagnosed before the applicant became a Union Member will not be considered)
Registered fire or flood victim
Am I Eligible for U Care Hardship Grant?
Union member must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the grant:
Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $1,800 and below OR Per Capita Income of $500 and below if gross household income exceeds $1,800.
Minimum of 6 months continuous paid-up union membership at the point of application.
How do I Apply for U Care Hardship Grant?
For Ordinary Branch members, you may apply through your union.
For General Branch members, you may apply through the following methods:
Members between 16 and 65 years of age (includes spouse below the age of 65, i.e. before 65th birthday).
At least 6 months of continuous paid-up union/association membership.
How do I Submit the Claim?
In the event of a claim, the member/next-of-kin needs to submit the duly completed claim form together with all necessary supporting documents to their union/association for endorsement.
The claim must be submitted within 90 days of incident.
For Ordinary Branch member, please submit the claim form to the union/association that you belong to.
For General Branch or U Club member, please submit the claim form to NTUC Member's Hub at NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, #B1-01, Singapore 018989.
NTUC launched U Portal to better serve and engage our members. U Portal represents the Labour Movement’s digital journey: enabling us to effectively communicate and engage with our members and the wider public through three integrated digital channels - web, social media and mobile.
Apart from enhancing productivity for NTUC and the unions, moving away from ‘paper-based’ processes to online services has also led to greater operational efficiency and savings in resources. U Portal has also helped NTUC provide greater access and convenience in meeting the end-user needs of its members.
Who Can Register?
U Portal registration is for everyone - union members and non-members alike.
As an NTUC Member, do I Automatically Become a U Portal Member?
No, you will still need to register a U Portal Account.
