Due to unforeseen circumstances the nomination which was received did not constitute a proper nomination in terms of the Constitution. The Constitution is quite clear that only a Sector i.e. Maritime can nominate and elect Executive Council Members and Alternates for their Sector. It is therefore necessary to declare the nomination and election of the Alternate Executive Council for the Maritime Sector Western Zone null and void. We will be posting the nomination form to all the Branch Chairman and Branch Secretaries of the Maritime Sector: Western Zone via registered post on 08 September 2011.
T-Shirts
As of late, numerous T-shirts that we have posted to members have been sent back to UTATU Head-Office because the members have not collected the item from the Post Office. Members are kindly requested to collect these items from the Post Office when receiving notice from the Post Office as UTATU is now incurring wasteful costs being required to pay for the return cost. We would rather invest money in the membership than to pay unnecessary cost on return post where items are not being collected. Your closest co-operation in this regard is urgently requested, while we sincerely thank you for your loyalty towards UTATU.
Increased Benefits
During the recently held meeting of the Executive Council, further benefits for our members were approved by the introduction of a Maternity Benefit at no additional cost to members. As from 31 August 2011 women members who have at least 12 consecutive monthG
Transnet Rail Engineering National Business Feedback
The meeting was held on the 24th of August 2011.
Transnet Capital Projects (RME) Into Transnet Freight Rail
During a Transnet Restructuring Committee (TRC) Meeting held on 11 August 2011, Management presented to Labour the rational why TCP (RME) should be integrated into Transnet Freight Rail. UTATU objected to the integration as our view is that Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) should operate the running of trains whilst the Maintenance of the track should be the Responsibility of Transnet Capital Projects (TCP). We also enquired if employees from Transnet Capital Projects (TCP) would be employed on a full time basis and if the cancellation of any contracts would be placed on hold.
Notice Of Fact
To: All Executive Council Members And Branch Office Bearers (Chairs And Secretaries) Maritime Sector. Please see attached.
Memorandum Of Agreement
Attached please find memorandum of understanding that was signed today in the Freight Rail Chamber of the Transnet Bargaining Council with regards to the extention of the Variation Agreement within Transnet Freight Rail.
