DEATH BENEFIT
(1) Qualification
(i) Membership for at least a year prior to death.
(ii) No arrears of contribution.
(2) Entitlement
As from 1st July 1993 the death benefit shall be:
| Completed Years of
Membership |
Amount Payable |
| less than 5 |
£100 |
| Over 5 & less than 15 |
£200 |
| Over 15 & less than 25 |
£300 |
| Over 25 |
£400 |
(3) Conditions
(i) The death must occur whilst the member is in membership.
(ii) The death benefit must be claimed within 12 months of the death by the
personal representative of the deceased.
(iii) The benefit will be paid to the partner of the deceased; if no
surviving partner,
to any dependant or dependants of the deceased in equal shares; if none, to the
estate
of the deceased.
(iv) Ex members of NUPE who retire after 1 July 1993 and hold five years
service
will have their entitlement to death benefit protected providing they
maintain
retired member status.
ACCIDENT BENEFIT
(1) Qualification
Membership for at least 13 weeks prior to suffering the accident on which
the
claim is based.
(2) Entitlement
£3.30 per day, £16.50 per week maximum during the whole of the period in
which
the member is unable to work by reason of the accident up to a maximum of 30
days or £99.00 in any calendar year.
(3) Conditions
The accident must happen in the course of the member’s employment, or whilst
travelling to or from work or upon Union business.
FATAL ACCIDENT
BENEFIT
(1) Qualification
Membership for at least 13 weeks prior to suffering the accident on which
the claim is based.
(2) Entitlement
| Completed Years of
Membership |
Amount Payable |
| less than 5 |
£1750 |
| Over 5 & less than 15 |
£3500 |
| Over 15 & less than 25 |
£5250 |
| Over 25 |
£7000 |
(3) Conditions
(i) The fatal accident must happen in the course of the member’s employment,
or
whilst travelling to or from work or upon Union business.
(ii) The member must be survived by a partner, or by at least one dependant.
(iii) Only one sum shall be paid: if more than one person is entitled under
the
Rule, the sum shall be paid to the surviving partner; or if there is no
surviving
partner, to the dependant or dependants of the deceased in equal shares.
MAXIMUM SUM
ASSURABLE
The union shall not have the power to assure for any
personal provident benefits amounting to
more than £4,000 per annum by way of a gross sum of
£825 per annum by way of annuity.
GRANTS FOR
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
3.1 Qualification
(i) Membership for at least 13 weeks prior to the
member applying for the grant concerned.
(ii) No arrears of subscriptions
3.2 Entitlement
(i) To be considered for a grant by the National
Executive Council itself, or by a sub committee
or other body of the union appointed for the purpose
by the National Executive Council.
(ii) To receive any grant that the National
Executive Council or other appointed body considers
in its absolute discretion it is appropriate to
award.
3.3 Conditions
(i) The member continues to pay all membership
subscriptions required from her/him by these
rules throughout the time that he/she is in
education or training supported by the grant, unless
the National Executive Council dispenses with this
requirement in her or his case.
(ii) The grant is for a course of study or training
which the National Executive Council
reasonably considers may have some relevance to
trade unionism and be of benefit to the
member and the union.
BENEFIT IN RESPECT OF
TOTAL INCAPACITY
(1) Qualification
(i) Membership for at least 13 weeks prior to suffering the total
incapacity.
(ii) Total incapacity is the condition created where a member, as the result
of an
injury or illness caused by her/his work or as the result of an accident
whilst
travelling to or from work, loses the sight of both eyes or the use of two
or
more limbs, or suffers a similar serious disablement.
(2) Entitlement
£2,875. UNISON WELFARE
BENEFITS
Subject to the provisions of Rule L2 the following
shall be entitled to make application to
UNISON Welfare:
4.1 Eligibility
Any member of UNISON, or someone who at the time of
their retirement either on the grounds
of age or ill health, was a fully paid up member of
NALGO. Their dependants may also apply.
4.2 Assistance may be given in a variety of ways
that may include:
4.2.1 Direct financial assistance through emergency
grants and grants to relieve distress;
4.2.2 Help to recuperate after illness and family
holidays;
4.2.3 Help where there are other special needs;
4.2.4 Advice on a range of issues and other sources
of help.
4.3 Application
Application for financial benefit shall be made
through the member’s branch or direct to
UNISON Welfare in accordance with the regulations
laid down by UNISON Welfare from time
to time. For advice on specific welfare issues and
other sources of help enquiries may be
directed to UNISON Welfare.
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