Dear Member Moving ahead "The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are." - John Pierpont Morgan. While we are not going anywhere, we at MISA don't stay where we are either. We are always looking for new opportunities to support our members. To this end, I am happy to once again bring you the new benefits for MISA members at RMI establishments that we communicated with members at the end of 2017. MISA members at non-RMI establishments still continue to enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits and I urge you to go through the extensive list available to members, which you can download here. Perhaps this is the year you plan to further your education? That is good news! And even better news is that MISA can help. Did you know that MISA offers study assistance up to the value of R10 000 to qualifying members? See our article in this issue, or contact our Tineil Hulley at our Training department for more information. And lastly, we offer advice on how to make your New Year's resolutions stick past the first month of the year! 2018 MISA Woman of the Year: Get in early! Entries are already open for the prestigious 2018 MISA Woman of the Year award. So get your nomination in now, while the year is still fresh! Download the 2018 Nomination Form here. All the best, until next time, Martlé Keyter, CEO Operations Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) PS: Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter How to deal with retrenchment Retrenchment is a sad reality that can turn your world upside down. We offer some important advice should you ever find yourself in this unfortunate position. Read More... Make your study resolution a reality with MISA Did you know that MISA offers study assistance to qualifying members up the value of R10 000? Read More... New benefits for MISA members at RMI establishments From the start of this year, MISA members who work at RMI establishments qualify for the new improved benefits, which are linked to the Sick, Accident & Maternity Pay Fund (SAF), an exclusive agreement negotiated between MISA and the RMI. Read More... Pilot phase of Disability Management Project kicks off The first pilot phase of MISA and the RMI's joint Workplace Disability Management Project has been launched at Bidvest McCarthy Nissan's Gauteng dealerships. Click here... Leading the way for women in the industry While there is no getting around the fact that the automotive industry is a male-dominated environment, there are a few women who have bucked this trend. We meet a South African example in this edition of the MISA eDATA. Click here... Make your New Year's resolutions last Few people manage to keep their New Year's resolutions past the first month. Here is a list of things you can do to help make sure you accomplish your goals. Click here...   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