24 Aug 1997
SIASU celebrated its 50th year of trade unionism in the airline industry with a dinner and dance for over 1600 members. SIASU officially launched its own web pages on the World Wide Web at http://www.siasu.org.sg
06 Dec 1994
The Constitution of SIASU was amended to rename all divisions to Branches.
08 Dec 1991
SIASU's song was officially launched at its 44th anniversary dinner and dance.
11 Aug 1989
The new emblem for SIASU was unveiled.
1985 - 1989
In line with the NWC recommendations and to demonstrate our belief in responsible unionism, we accepted a cut in the CPF payment, in view of the "recession" that Singapore was undergoing.
26 Jun 1984
Singapore Airlines Staff Union (SIASU), a house union, was formed with membership open to employees of Singapore Airlines and its subsidiaries with the exception of Singapore Airport Terminal Services and Singapore Airport Duty-Free Emporium.
Dec 1978
SILO, PIEU and SATU bought the "Big Splash" at a cost of $4.25 million. This recreational center is to provide for the 120,000 members and the families of the three Unions. This is the first venture of its kind ever entered into by any trade union or trade unions in Singapore
01 Feb 1977
The Union registered its Multi-purpose Co-operative Society. Its first venture is a canteen at the Hangar Complex.
12 Mar 1975
A Works Council was set up together with the Management of Singapore Airlines in the Cabin Crew Division.
10 Sep 1974
The first Triennial Convention of Delegates was held.
24 Nov 1972
The Singapore Air Transport-workers' Union had a membership of over 4,000 in the following 11 companies:
- Singapore Airlines Limited
- Qantas Airways Limited
- International Aeradio (FE) Pte Ltd
- Air India
- Pan American World Airways
- Saber Air Pte Ltd
- British Overseas Airways Corporation
- Air Vietnam
- Mediterranean Airways
- Swissair
- Aeroflot
02 - 15 Jul 1972
SATU's first Residential Leadership Training Course was held at the National Youth Leadership Training Center, Singapore. There were 19 participants comprising leaders from the Union.
09 Mar 1972
An Extraordinary General Meeting was held to amend the Constitution in accordance with the NTUC's Modernization Seminar of 1969. The check-off system and Welfare Benefit Scheme were implemented. A new emblem for SATU was also adopted.
Dec 1971
SATU made a claim for Goodwill Bonus in December together with the MSA Association and the MSA Pilot's Association and the MSA Executive Officer's Union supported by the Airlines Employees' Union, Kuala Lumpur, the Air Transport-workers' Union, Kota Kinabalu and the MSA Employees' Union , Kuching, after the decision to split Malaysia-Singapore Airlines was announced by the Singapore and Malaysian Governments. The bonus was paid in September 1972.
13 - 15 Jul 1970
SATU members staged a 3-day color-power carnival style protest against the then MSA Management's recalcitrant attitude. There were 20 major points of grievances, some of which were promotions, selections recruitment, regarding, shortage of staff, disciplinary inquiries, dismissal, training, privileged travel, transport, security, payment of Workmen's Compensation and other working conditions. Workers in all department reported for work in colorful attire and the protest had the desired effect.
22 Mar 1968
The constitution was amended to allow all employees of Singapore-based airlines to be eligible for membership of SATU.
23 Aug 1967
The name Malayan Airways/ Qantas Empire Airways Local Employees' Union was changed to Singapore Air Transport-workers' Union (SATU).
20 Oct 1965
The official opening of "Union House" at 20 Beng Wan Road by Comrade Ho See Beng then Chairman, NTUC.
01 Jul 1962
The Union became an affiliate of the National Trades Union Congress.
10 Jun 1962
Following the enactment of the Industrial Relations Act in 1960, the first Collective Agreement was signed between Malayan Airways and the Union.
01 Apr 1959
The two unions were amalgamated and called Malayan Airways/ Quantas Empire Airways Local Employees' union. Only employees of these two Airlines and their Associate and Subsidiary Companies were eligible for membership.
25 Aug 1958
The name of Qantas Empire Airways Local Employees' Union was changed to Singapore Airlines' Employees Union.
22 Dec 1956
Members of the Malayan Airways Local Employees' Union went on strike for the first time for a Goodwill Bonus. Following the payment of the Goodwill Bonus by Management the strike ended on January 13, 1957.
15 Apr 1955
Eight years later amidst threat of dismissal, employees of a local airline - Malayan Airways - formed the Malayan Airways Local Employees' Union.
17 Dec 1947
The name was changed to Qantas Empire Airways Local Employees' Union in order to obtain recognition from the management of Qantas.
19 June 1947
150 airline workers assembled in Victoria Street to form the Singapore Civil Air Transport-workers' Union. Membership was confined to the employees of Qantas Empire Airways Limited.