MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MESSAGE FROM GENERAL SECRETARY NEWS. SIPTU Membership Benefits September Dear Colleague,

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1 MESSAGE FROM GENERAL SECRETARY Dear Colleague, The Union continues to develop and secure a broad range of services using the strength of our membership numbers, as the largest Union in Ireland, to secure the best quality and value for the 225,000 (approx.) workers we are proud to represent. TUF Membership Services are now introducing Income Protection Plans for both individuals and schemes and also adding to our suite of life assurance products for members. You can access this information along with the information on the other services and benefits provided by SIPTU Membership Services on The Membership Services section on the site will continue to give you updates on the new products we will be adding to the Services over the coming months. The new Membership Services flyers and posters will be sent out to you in the coming weeks and you can also get copies of the these by contacting Fabia Gavin on or by ing fgavin@jlt.ie Regards, Joe O Flynn General Secretary NEWS SIPTU Membership Services has added to our product list with Income Protection Plans from JLT and an enhanced range of Life Assurance options from One Direct. We also have a new home on Simply click on the SIPTU Membership Benefits button on the home page and you will have all the updated information on what our services have to offer you and your family. We are also available for work place site visits which have proved very successful. If you would like us to come along to your workplace to give members information about our services please contact Fabia Gavin on or siptu@jlt.ie and we will arrange a date and time that suits you. SIPTU Membership Services Newsletter Page 1

2 Home Insurance Car Insurance Income Protection Plans Great deals on your Motor & Home Insurance with JLT SIPTU Members Discounts of up to 30% off your Home Insurance premium and SIPTU Members will also enjoy a further 50 off your car insurance quote with JLT As well as wide acceptance criteria & excellent features & benefits on all products, JLT will concurrently check scheme prices against the market so that the best quotation available is provided. Additional Features of our Motor Scheme: Automatic 24 hour Motor Breakdown Assistance & Homestar Cover Windscreen Cover Automatic Step-back No Claims Bonus Protection Optional Full No Claims Bonus Protection 24 hour Claims Emergency Service Additional Features of our Home Insurance Scheme Policies 1,275 automatic unspecified all risks cover Accidental Damage New for old cover available as standard Public and Personal Liability cover operative for the policyholder and his/her family 1.3m Alternative Accommodation paid in the event of the home becoming uninhabitable. Replacement locks/keys following theft claim limit 400 Fire Brigade Charges Trace & Access Cover 10% Contents increase for the month of December and Weddings Phone: JLT Insurance Brokers Ireland Limited trading as JLT Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Terms & conditions apply. SIPTU Membership Services Newsletter Page 2

3 Car Insurance Get Motoring with One Direct Car Insurance! With competitive prices that include lots of great benefits, One Direct offers great value car insurance. So, don't just renew, check out what we can do for you! 20% discount if you and all named drivers are penalty points free* 24 Hour Breakdown Rescue Cover in Ireland and the UK included as standard No loss of No Claims Discount for fire, theft or windscreen claims Third party cover while driving other cars Multiple payment options including BillPay, Direct Debit, One4All gift vouchers & cards and laser and credit cards. FREE 50 worth of Prize Bonds for the duration of your policy As a SIPTU member, you ll also get the following additional benefits Interest free monthly installments Free Journeywise Personal Accident cover up to 26,000 for anyone insured on the policy All this is available and delivered to you over the phone or online without hassle or fuss. So call us today on or visit Remember to mention you re a SIPTU member or quote your Group Scheme Number online SIPTU: One Direct (Ireland) Limited, trading as One Direct is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. One Direct (Ireland) Limited is a subsidiary of An Post. Car Insurance is underwritten by Aviva Insurance Europe SE. * Penalty point discounts available to Irish licence holders only Certain occupations and provisional licence holders do not qualify SIPTU Membership Services Newsletter Page 3

4 The Low Cost Alternative to Private Medical Insurance Worried about Doctor Appointments? Concerned about Rising Costs in Healthcare? There is an alternative! HSF health plan offers Ireland s only pure health cash plan, which can not only help budget for everyday health costs like dental, optical, prescriptions and GP visits, it also gives FREE access to a Doctor, 24 hours a day with the GP Advice Line. As the trading company of the charity The Hospital Saturday Fund, HSF health plan makes sure that the provision of benefits that our contributors really need and use is paramount in our day to day business. You can choose either a family scheme or an individual scheme, both of which give you cash back for your primary medical expenses. Family Schemes start from only 2 per family per week, giving you cash back for: Dental bills Optical bills including sight-tests, glasses, contact lenses. (On scheme 5.50 you can even make a claim for eye laser surgery) G.P. and Emergency Department visits (scheme 5.50 and above) Prescriptions (scheme 5.50 and above) Chiropody, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractor, Acupuncture & Homeopathy Birth and adoption grants Hospital visits Specialist/investigation charges Worldwide personal injury cover Plus many other benefits. HSF schemes are not age-related and one contribution covers you, your spouse/partner and all dependant children under the age of 21 (residing at the same address). HSF s One Scheme is also available as an individual plan that offers up to 100% cash back on many of the health care expenses; schemes start from as little as 3 per week. For further information please contact HSF at or Lo-call HSF Health Plan, the Low Cost Alternative to Private Health Insurance SIPTU Membership Services Newsletter Page 4

5 Travel Insurance Worldwide Annual Multi-trip Travel Insurance Only 72* for SIPTU/TEEU Members *Available from 1st January 31st December Terms may be subject to change on 1st January Tired of being sold expensive single trip cover each time you book a holiday?? Want to take the hassle out of arranging separate cover each time you travel? Just one premium of 72 will insure you and your family are covered for every eventuality while you are abroad. This worldwide cover also includes trips within the Republic of Ireland, provided they involve at least two nights stay in pre-booked accommodation. Unlike many products on the market, we offer travel insurance that automatically covers a wide range of recreational activities including Winter Sports and Scuba Diving. This policy will cover you, the SIPTU/TEEU member, your spouse (or partner) plus, all of your unmarried dependent children aged under 19 years, or aged under 23 years if still in full time education. All children to be resident in the same dwelling as the parent(s). Now all you need to do is find the perfect destination Now available to buy online from BUY ONLINE Quick, Easy, & Convenient cover. The website provides options for members to tailor make their travel policy to suit their requirements!! Don t wait until you book the trip. Make that call now to ensure you can avail of cancellation cover all year round! For full policy terms and conditions please contact SIPTU Membership Services Newsletter Page 5

6 Fair Hotels The Informed Choice for Ethical Consumers What is the Fair Hotels Campaign? The Fair Hotels campaign is an initiative of hotel workers and their trade union representatives. Fair Hotels are hotels that treat their staff fairly. Our objective is to support and promote quality employment in the hotel industry in Ireland by encouraging consumers to choose Fair Hotels for leisure, meetings and conferences. The Fair Hotels website has a full list of all hotels participating in the initiative, including their facilities and capacity for meetings and conferences. You can now book all your accommodation on line through To view all the latest special offers & discounts in hotels throughout Ireland check out our website: The Informed Choice for Ethical Consumers SIPTU Membership Services Newsletter Page 6