As a trade union, MISA offers so much more than just labour-related support. We look at why it pays to belong to the Motor Industry Staff Association.



1. Support when you need it most

For only R16.50 per week, the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is always there for you.

While most of our members glide through their careers without any incidents, there are cases where members are treated unfairly by their employers. In such cases, MISA members simply need to pick up the phone to MISA to enjoy professional advice and representation at no additional cost.

MISA provides its members with advice and representation at Conciliation, Arbitration, Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court, where required. MISA also assists members with disputes on Collective Agreement contraventions by their employers, disciplinary hearings and grievance processes.

It is also important to note that 100% of all amounts obtained through settlement negotiations and/or awards are paid to the respective member(s).

2. Financial support when it counts

MISA Benefit Fund

All active MISA members automatically belong to this Fund, which provides cover similar to “life insurance” to the value of R22 000 per principal member.

MISA Funeral Fund

All active MISA members automatically belong to this Fund. The Fund also covers a member’s immediate family such as a spouse, children and adopted children up to the age of 18 years and children over the age of 18 years who are registered as fulltime students or who are physically and/or mentally handicapped. A qualifying period of one week’s contributions by a registered member applies to this Fund.

Discount on Funerals

MISA negotiates discount on funerals conducted by AVBOB. MISA also guarantees payment to AVBOB up to the value of the MISA Funeral Fund Benefit.

Funeral cover Top-up

MISA members can also purchase a Top-up policy on their MISA Funeral Benefit. Should the member’s family circumstances be such that they would like to plan a more exclusive funeral, a voluntary Top-up can be bought from AVBOB. The Top-up will be on a contribution sliding scale according to the member’s specific needs.

It is important to note, however, that this voluntary Top-up benefit does not in any way effect the R8 000 Funeral Benefit currently in place with AVBOB. The beneficiary will not forfeit the R8 000 benefit irrespective of the cost of the funeral or who paid for the funeral.

Should you be interested, kindly contact AVBOB direct on 08611 AVBOB (38262) or visit www.avbob.co.za. 

Maternity Benefit

This Fund provides a maternity benefit to the value of R 2 000.

Retrenchment Benefit

This Fund provides a retrenchment benefit to the value of R 2 000.

Ill-health/disability Benefit

The Fund provides an ill-health/disability benefit to the value of R2 000.

Contingency Reserve

This Fund is administered by MIBCO and provides financial support to members in the event of the liquidation of their employers’ businesses.


3. Forward-thinking finance

Retirement Option - Exclusive offer for MISA members

Making adequate provision for retirement should be a priority for all members. To this end, Nedbank Private Wealth has developed a special product exclusively for MISA members who are close to retirement.

Nedbank Private Wealth is a high-end private bank which is part of the Nedbank Group, and is offering MISA members a tailor-made investment solution to help boost their retirement savings. The normal minimum investment amount is R750 000, but MISA members can invest in this fund from R250 000.

While this product is aimed at MISA members who are 55 and older, those members who are not yet 55, but who are prepared to invest the minimum amount, will also qualify.

For more information, contact Deon Goosen (on 012 436 7134) or Leon Oosthuysen (on 012 436 7101) at Nedbank Private Wealth.

Special offer from FNB, exclusively for MISA members

As an exclusive offer to MISA, members get personalised service with FNB. An FNB bank representative will visit MISA members personally to help them open an FNB Smart Account. In addition to a bank card, MISA members receive a free Cell C starter pack, with up to R50 monthly airtime on the spot – at no additional cost. By signing up for the FNB Smart Account, MISA members will get up to an additional R50 free airtime per month over and above the normal free airtime offered by transacting within FNB’s guidelines. Email evbs@fnb.co.za for more information and kindly state that you are a MISA member.

4. Educational support for children of MISA members

MISA Bursaries

MISA provides 50 bursaries to children of active MISA members to the value of R10 000 each on an annual basis. Kindly note that to qualify for a MISA Bursary, the member must have be an active member of MISA for five consecutive years at the time of approval of the application. Maths and/or science should form part of the student’s course. Further details may be obtained from MISA’s Head Office.

5. Contracts

Drafting of Wills

MISA provides members with an important additional benefit, namely the drawing up of a Last Will and Testament and/or Living Will at no additional cost. If MISA is appointed as Executor of the Estate, the following reduced fees are applicable:

• 3% on the value of your estate.
• 5% on any income generated by your estate.

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