Don't forget to nominate In this issue of the MISA eDATA we are going purple in support of International Women's Day 2015, which took place earlier this month and which had purple as its theme colour. Purple also marks awareness of domestic violence and animal abuse, among a host of other issues, and is often worn by cancer survivors. These are all causes close to our hearts at the Motor Industry Staff Association. Don't forget that time is running out to nominate your candidate for the 2015 MISA Woman of the Year award by clicking here. The closing date for nominations is 30 March 2015. Don't forget to celebrate Human Rights Day on 21 March, and all the best until next time, Kind regards, Martlé Keyter, CEO Operations Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) PS: Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter Do support our partners, AON. Click here for more.  A look at the Basic Conditions of Employment Act What is the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 and are employees in the retail motor industry covered by this Act? Read More... Ensure your MISA membership is in place The Admin Agreement which regulated the retail motor industry recently came to an end. Read More... The impact of divorce on retirement fund benefits We look at an issue that affects so many people: how a divorce impacts on pension funds. Read More... Closing date for nominations is looming The closing date for nominations for the 2015 MISA Woman of the Year is at the end of March. Don't delay, nominate today! Click here... Virna is going to Turin – next year it could be you! The 2014 MISA Woman of the Year, Virna Potterton, will be jetting off to Turin in Italy in June of this year to attend the ITUC's course, Promoting green jobs policies: employment potential and skill needs in a greener economy, as part of her prize for winning the MISA Woman of the Year title. Don't forget to nominate someone – or yourself - for the 2015 award now. Click here... How to disagree… nicely At work, challenging the status quo is a healthy activity which promotes innovation and progress. However, when handled poorly disagreements can become a poison that threatens to destabilise teams and relationships. We look at how to disagree nicely. Read more... Women continue to make it happen International Women's Day was celebrated on 8 March and the theme for this year was “Make it Happen”. Read More...     MISA e-data is a monthly e-newsletter for Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) members. MISA is affiliated to the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA), a politically non-aligned trade union federation representing its members at national and international level. Editorial production and co-ordination by The Hothouse Communications. We do not want to spam you. Please unsubscribe if you do not wish to receive this newsletter. www.misa.org.za