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DIRECTORATE: LABOUR RELATIONS
2 HOUR SESSION ON
LABOUR RELATIONS FORUMS
PROGRAMME
1. OPENING AND WELCOME
2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
3. FEEDBACK AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE DIRECTORATE : LABOUR RELATIONS
4.FEEDBACK AND DEVELOPMENT ON BARGAINING COUNCILS
5.TRAINING
6. NEEDS ANALYSIS
7. GENERAL
8. NEXT MEETING AND CLOSURE
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
INFORM EMPLOYEES OF DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE DIRECTORATE : LABOUR RELATIONS AND PUBLIC SERVICE
BUILD AND DEVELOP A WELL - INFORMED WORKFORCE
KEEP EMPLOYEES INFORM WITH REGARD TO ELRC & PSCBC MATTERS
KEEP EMPLOYEES INFORM WITH REGARD ANY LABOUR RELATIONS MATTERS
TRAIN THE TRAINER CONCEPT
FEEDBACK AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE DIRECTORATE : LABOUR RELATIONS
GRIEVANCES AND DISPUTES
MISCONDUCT
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING , POLICY RESEARCH AND TRAINING
DISPUTES STATISTICS
Educators (Jan - June 2003) = 131Other: Unfair labour practices and misconduct
12
52
67
Right-sizing
Other
Posts
DISPUTES STATISTICS
Public Service Staff (Jan - June 2003) = 29
6
23
Disputes
Grievances
NATIONAL STATISTICS 2002/03
DISPUTES (Total) 1 117 referred to the Council
• 788 successfully dealt with through conciliation or arbitration
• 162 cases are still being processed• The remaining cases were withdrawn
NATIONAL DISPUTES STATISTICS 2002/03
January 2002 - March 2003 = 1 117
41
21
9
7
6
64 3 2
KwaZulu-NatalEastern CapeLimpopoGautengWestern CapeFree StateNorth WestMpumalangaNorthen Cape
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE
CommentsIs it implemented at our institutions?
MISCONDUCT STATISTICS
Total educator cases(Jan - June 2003) = 347
29
156
162
Sexual offences
Other offences
Other transgressions
MISCONDUCT STATISTICS (Continue)
Total Public Service Staff cases(Jan - June 2003) = 87
3
25
59
Sexual offences
Other offences
Other transgressions
TOTAL MISCONDUCT STATISTICS
Total (Jan - June 2003) = 434
32
181221
Sexual offences
Other offences
Other transgressions
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, POLICYRESEARCH AND TRAINING
Phasing out of bus transport Alignment of Performance
Management, WSE and DAS Incentive scheme for educators Salary grading system for educators Implementation of mentorship and
curatorship
COLLECTIVE BARGAININGRESEARCH AND TRAINING
(Continue)
Transfer of serving educators in terms of operational requirements
Workload / time for educators Time-off Procedural Manual Safety at
Schools
ELRCVOTE WEIGHTS
EMPLOYER - - 25Representatives
SADTU 210 235 60,90 % 15Representatives
NAPTOSA 95 988 27,57% 7Representatives
SAOU 41 315 11,53% 3Representatives
ELRC RESOLUTIONS OF 2002
1. VOTE WEIGHTS FOR TRADE UNIONS TO THE ELRC
2. APPOINTMENT OF CONCILAITORS / ARBITRATORS
3. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT SCHEME FOR OFFICE BASED EDUCATORS [PMDS]
- provide a basis for decisions on salary progression, rewards - the PS Regulations to be used as a basis for rewards
ELRC RESOLUTIONS OF 2002( cont.)
annual cycle commencing 1 April - develop a workplan - agree on the capabilities - provide on-going review and feedback - quarterly reviews must be had - annual performance appraisal - personal development planning - upward feedback
4. PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OF UNQUALIFIED EDUCATORS
- REVQ10 with 10 years satisfactory service at 31/12/2001 - effective once system of evaluation has been agreed upon
ELRC RESOLUTIONS OF 2002( cont.)
5. RECOGNITION FOR IMPROVEMENT IN REQV - an educator who qualifies for a salary adjustment must
submit proof within 12 months of obtaining it in order to receive the adjustment from the date it was approved;
-failure to do so will result in the adjustment being effective on date of submission
6. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BCEA IN EDUCATION -agreed that the provisions of the PAM apply to educators -
payment and authorization of overtime shall be in terms of the PAM - Sunday work will paid in terms of the PAM -educators at schools will have one or more breaks iro meals,
the total of which will not exceed 30 minutes -no pay for night work iro duties after 6pm at an institution
ELRC RESOLUTIONS OF 2002( cont.)
7. APPOINTMENT OF FULL-TIME SHOP STEWARDS
8. PAYMENT OF ACTING ALLOWANCE FOR AN EDUCATOR ACTING IN A HIGHER POST WHERE THE PERMANENT INCUMBENT IS ABSENT
- w.e.f 1April 2003 - circumstances - maternity leave - sick leave - study leave - suspension - secondment - appointment must be longer than 12 weeks but less than
12 months
ELRC RESOLUTIONS : 2003 1.Evaluation procedures and performance standards for institution base
educators( The purpose of this agreement is to identify the evaluation procedures, processes and performance standards for institution baesd educators)
2. Transfer of serving educators in terms of operational requirements
( The purpose of this agreement is to amend measures regarding the transfer of serving educators in terms of operational requirements)
3. Protocol and instrument for use when observing educators in practice for the purpose of whole school evaluation(WSE) and development appraisal system( DAS) ( The purpose of this agreement is to provide a protocol and instrument for use when observing educators of Whole School Evaluation (WSE) and Developmental Appraisal System)
4. Post and salary structures for educators( The purpose of this agreement is to amend the PAM in order to reflect the new post and salary grading system for educators)
5. Amendment to Measures dealing with the Recognition of Experience of Educators gained outside Public Education prior 1 July 1996
PELRCVOTE WEIGHTS
EMPLOYER - - 20Representatives
SADTU 12 830 51,74 % 10Representatives
NAPTOSA 8 709 34,76% 8Representatives
SAOU 3 350 13,50% 2Representatives
PELRC RESOLUTIONS
1: A common understanding on the implementation of ELRC Resolution 5 of 1998 and
guidelines for interviews• ELRC Resolution 5 of 1998 contains the agreed to process for
the filling of educator posts at institutions.
• Differences in application and interpretation of the said resolution have led to several alleged unfair labour practice disputes.
• Clause 3.7 in Schedule 1 of this resolution required the provincial chamber to develop guidelines for interviews.
PELRC RESOLUTIONS(cont)
2: Terms of reference for the Western Cape Provincial Chamber’s Standing Committee (STANCO)
• By means of this resolution STANCO was established in terms of a decision of chamber adopted at its (AGM) on 6 August 2001.
• STANCO comprises of the chief-negotiators (or an alternative) of parties, the PELRC Chairperson and the Secretary.
• Party representation is as follows:
– WCED: 3
– NAPTOSA: 1 SADTU: 1 SAOU: 1
• STANCO informs the chamber on matters of processes and procedures.• STANCO propose the agenda of meetings and a schedule of activities to
chamber and deal with matter referred to it by chamber.
PELRC RESOLUTIONS (Cont)
3: A common understanding on the interpretation and application of formal disciplinary procedures for educators
• This resolution deals with Schedule 2 of the Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998 (as amended).
• The resolution deals with the following phases of formal disciplinary procedures:
– Pre-hearing phase.– Hearing.– Post-enquiry / Hearing.
MATTERS DEALT WITHIN THE PELRC
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY EE Plan has been consulted and finalised and is
applicable since October 2002 Presently only applicable to H/O and EMDC personnel Currently in process of drafting a plan for institutions
SKILLS DEVELOPEMET PLAN Work Place Skills Plan finalised An amount of R 8 137 000 had been allocated to WSP
• 80% was divided among the EMDC TC’s
• 11% was divided between the Head Office and FET TC’s
MATTERS DEALT WITHIN THE PELRC (Continue)
NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS A steering committee and the adjudication teams had
been established. The nominations closed on 30 May 2003 Educators at FET institutions are excluded
DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL WCED awaits finalization of national
developments around DAS before implementing it
MATTERS DEALT WITHIN THE PELRC (Continue)
SAFETY AT SCHOOLS Approved a procedure manual for managing
safety and security within WCED institutions
PROVINCIAL EMPLOYEE AIDS PROGRAMME Coordinated by the provincial Health Department WCED in the process of developing a policy on
HIV/AIDS in the workplace
PSCBC RESOLUTIONS :2003
1. Amendments to the disciplinary code
2. Annual Wage Increase
3.Amendments to Resolution 1/1998
( Agency shop agreement)
4. Levy agreement
5. Long service agreement(draft)
6.Long service agreement
TRAINING12:30 – 13:00 Registration and tea
13:00 – 13:15 Welcome and Introduction
13:15 – 13:35 Amendments to the LRA
13:35 – 13:55 Amendments to EducationLaws
13:55 – 14:15 Amendments to the BCEA
14:15 – 14:30 Comfort break
14:30 – 15:00 Time off
15:00 – 15:30 Filling of posts
15:30 – 16:00 Resolutions signed in2002/3
16:00 – 16:05 Evaluation
NEEDS ANALYSIS
IS THERE A NEED FOR SUCH FORUMS?
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED AT FUTURE MEETINGS
CONTACT NUMBERS
COLIN ESAU : (021) 467-2857FRITZ BRAND : (021) 467-2368
FAX : (021) 461-5629
E-MAIL : [email protected]
