By HOE YEEN NIE
SINGAPORE - NTUC is giving out $1.5 million in vouchers to union members and their families under its U Stretch scheme this year.
Each family will get $30 worth of discounts on groceries, healthcare and eldercare services. During the recession last year, each family received $80 worth of vouchers, but NTUC said more help may be given depending on the members' needs.
Applications, which close on June 21, are open to households earning $1,800 or below per month or up to $500 per family member.
About 50,000 households are expected to benefit.
NTUC also organised a carnival yesterday, where about 120 members and their families attempted to break the Singapore record for the most people playing Twister.
The carnival is the first of six lined up for the next 12 months.
The carnivals and the U Stretch scheme come under the NTUC's U Care Fund, which has raised $6.4 million out of its $10 million target this year.
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