To assist us in ensuring that the said meetings are actually taking place at the different depots/workplaces you are requested to inform UTATU SARWHU on a regular basis if the meetings are actually taking place or not. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the mentioned meetings need to take place at Infra depots on a bi-weekly basis as opposed to movement and yard depots that must meet weekly. Your closest co-operation in this regard is of paramount importance.
Variation Agreement (VA) Monitoring
Attached for your attention and thorough perusal are copies of the following: (Template) - Agenda for Variation Agreement G
Transnet Agreements
During a meeting of the extended Strategic Leadership Forum (Top Management and Labour Leadership) held on 5 and 6 November 2012 grave concerns were raised by Labour concerning the implementation of the following agreements: 1) Multi-year Wage Agreement; 2) FST Agreement 3) New reward Agreement: Progression 4) Artisan Agreement 5) Recognition Agreement 6) Train Movement Agreement
Fedusa: 16 Days Of Activism Againts Abuse Of Women And Children
Fedusa our Federation through the Equity Forum each year runs the above program. UTATU SARWHU as an affiliate has decided to support the program and their campaign drive.
Chartis Re-Brand To AIG
Please note that Chartis will re-brand to AIG as of the 19th of November 2012. The attached communiqu+
Train Movement Agreement
Recently several meetings have been held between UTATU SARWHU and TFR Management regarding the progression of the Movement Agreement. UTATU SARWHU have been very upfront by contesting that our members have been prejudiced by Management who have not honoured the addendum to the initial agreement, that resulted in learning material not being available for members to progress beyond the 50th percentile in especially the C category.
Special Tre: NBC: Coach Business
Management called an Urgent Special National Business Committee Meeting with Labour on 30 October 2012 to discuss the Coach Business. During the Presentation Management indicated their client PRASA Rail has informed them that Coach rebuilds was no longer a necessity for them inline with them wanting new Coaches build as from 2013, that the current requirement is only for light repairs. The effect of this is that Transnet Rail Engineering finds itself with excess staff at the following Plants: - Koedoespoort and Durban.
Artisan Agreement
A meeting was held on 10 October 2011, with the view of settling the above dispute. Various proposal were made, however to date, no agreement has been reached. UTATU has requested an urgent follow-up meeting with Management in this regard. Members will be kept informed of any new developments.
Placing Orders: Clothing Range: Ex UTATU And URATU SARWHU
Please confirm with Mr Chris de Vos (Manne) at Head Office if any of the required sizes are available prior to placing orders and before any monies are deposited into the bank account. Also please ensure that the necessary arrangements have been made with Mr de Vos when wanting to purchase and/or collect the clothing directly from Head Office. In addition please see example of the Conference Bag that can be purchased for R45.00.
