Head Office: Po Box 565, Florida, 1710 42 Goldman Street, Florida, 1709, South Africa Tel: 011 472 3600 Fax: 011 674 4057 www.uasa.org.za Be aware of “fly-by-night” associations that wish to mislead employees in the industry!!! UASA the Union, a 117 year old Union, is the only registered and representative National Trade Union in the Beauty and Skincare Industry that can and does represent your interests. As the Union, we are already representing your interests at Bargaining Council level where we negotiate all your conditions of employment. This is done with the assistance, of you, our members as we are a member driven organization which is managed by members. We ensure that members are looked after in terms of the current Pension and Provident Fund, to provide for your retirement. We have 21 service centres covering the whole of South Africa looking after your interests, and we have successfully assisted and helped hundreds of members in cases of unfair dismissals, unfair labour practices etc. The Union is a multi-sector trade union representing many different Industries. The Personal Care Sector within the Union is a dedicated sector that looks after your needs, with dedicated staff who understands your specific needs and only deals with your sector. We represent your needs at all the forums that are of importance for example, The Services SETA, NEDLAC, PRINCIPAL OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION, IRF, etc. We communicate with you through our highly appraised paper called the LABOUR DYNAMIX which provide you with a vehicle of getting feedback on what happens in your Industry and where you can place your stories of interest. There is an Agency Fee in the Industry, as per the labour Relations Act, which non-members of the Union needs to pay. You need to make sure that you are a member to be part of all the superior benefits offered by UASA. It should reflect on your pay-slip as either Union fees or Agency Fees. Your Union fee of only R73.00 provides you with the following benefits: A Funeral Cover that covers you, your spouse and children under the age of 21 years, are solely dependent on the member, and who enrolled at an accredited education institution. A maternity Benefit of R1000.00 for those members belonging for one year or more. Roadside Assistance, 24 Hour legal assistance, emergency evacuation, CCMA, Bargaining Council & Labour Court cases are dealt with by highly qualified and experienced staff. Retrenchment consultations. Disciplinary/ Grievance assistance is provided to members who are either disciplinary charged/dismissed while on duty or who wish to lodge a grievance against a superior,. The UASA membership card provides access to all UASA professional services and benefits. At Marlich, UASA’s own holiday flats on the KZN South Coast in Margate, members can enjoy a well-earned rest and get 20% discount. FINCENTS - separately registered financial services company 100% owned by UASA Fincents was stablished to achieve the object of assisting members to live a lifestyle of economic prosperity and upward mobility through accredited and trusted financial services providers. You as the member has access to the following services: Medical Aid products – medical inflation consistently beats normal inflation which makes medical scheme tariffs unaffordable to many. FINCENTS has engaged the services of a broker to assist with quotations from most of the reputable medical schemes and also to assist with claims and administration Personal financial planning is of critical importance to any individual.. From proper budgeting to making sure of sufficient life, disability, trauma insurance and funeral cover as well as saving for retirement to the drawing up of a last will and testament are some of the key components that can be addressed through our panel of trustees and accredited financial services providers. Banking services at preferential rates are always subject to the creditworthiness of the individual member. Fincents has arrangements with two of the more prominent banks in South Africa. Car and household insurance operates within a very competitive environment. Through our arrangements with certain short term insurers we make life easy to get quotations. Members are thereby empowered to compare benefits, excess payments etc. before making a choice. Buying a home is the single biggest investment one makes in life. FINCENTS makes it quicker, easier and smarter for you by providing a hassle-free service which includes an arrangement with attorneys who can do the transfer at discount rates. Buying a car is made a lot easier. FINCENTS offers the facility of searching for a new and used vehicle as well as vehicle finance UASA believes in the upliftment of our members in terms of training. It is of vital importance that you understand and know your rights in the workplace. We offer, free of charge, a wide range of training to our members to empower all in the workplace. It is also UASA’s approach to develop good working relationships with your employer, as we might be on opposite sides, but still part of the same coin. You need to ensure that you are properly covered and serviced by a reputable union committed to your well-being, who already looks after your interests. No other association, union or organization can match the benefits we offer to you. Do not waste your hard-earned money on empty promises!!! For more Information contact UASA or visit UASA at Professional Beauty Tel: 011 472 3600 Fax: 011 674 4057 www.uasa.org.za Please do NOT use the Comment option below for ordering or for enquiries CosmeticWeb will NOT respond to any comments! Contact UASA directly – contact details are given above on the article.