SADTU’s response to the DA leader Theuns Botha on the decision to close 27 schools in the Western Cape.
On 9 November 2010, SADTU placed on the agenda of the Provincial Education Labour Relations Council, a request to be consulted on the Education Plan for the Western Cape. The response from the Western Cape Education Department was that they were not ready to consult the unions at that stage. To date, the WCED has not presented its plan in the chamber for consultation with teacher unions in the Western Cape. SADTU is not aware of the plan Mr Botha is referring to. It does not surprise the union that a secret plan exist in the office of the leader. It shows the DA government’s disregard for social dialogue in the Province.
UPDATE REPORT ON 2012 PUBLIC SERVICE WAGE NEGOTIATIONS AS ON THE 25 JUNE 2012
The Public Service Wage negotiations resumed on the 25 June 2012 at the PSCBC with Labour heeding for the Minister’s call to go back to the negotiating table. Subsequent to the call, Labour requested for the convening of the Council in order to continue with the negotiations.
SADTU WESTERN CAPE MEDIA STATEMENT
SADTU is against the proposed plan by the Western Cape Education Department to close 27 schools and is calling on Premier Helen Zille to fire MEC Grant for the short-sighted plan which will cause harm to working class black learners.
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO THE NXESI FAMILY
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) wishes to extend its deepest and sincerest condolences to our former General Secretary cde Thulas, cde Sesi and the entire Nxesi family for the tragic loss of their daughter Lona. 17-year-old Lona died in a car accident near Kroonstad on Monday. She was on her way home from boarding school in Bloemfontein.
The ANC in KZN must be wary of adopting the DA agenda and undermine its relationship with COSATU - its historic ally
The ANC is supposed to be the disciplined force of the left. However, in KZN there are signs of an ANC deepening its relationship with the liberal counter-revolutionary force - the DA at the expense of COSATU.
Not so long ago the public witnessed hugs and kisses between the DA and the office of the premier (the ANC chairperson) where the two structures were demonstrating their solid opposition to COSATU and expressing their readiness to implement the controversial youth subsidy.
PSCBC Report of the 13th June 2012
Council resumed yesterday the 13th June 2012 to continue with salary negotiations with parties still standing at their various positions as tabled below. Employer then indicated that have reached the end of negotiations as they have exhausted their mandate henced a signed agreement to council was tabled and indicated that they will only revert back to council only after 21 days as per council constitution( 12 July 2012) to check whether it has enjoyed majority signatures.
Media statement on salary update
The COSATU unions and the Independent Labour Caucus (ILC), representing 14 unions and approximately 1.3 million employees of the State in the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) began negotiations with the employer on the 16th of February 2012. Labour presented its initial demand of a 10 percent wage increase, R1650 housing allowance and a single term agreement among others.
Update Report on the 2012 Public Service Wage negotiations since the commencement of the Facilitation Process
Subsequent to Labour declaring a deadlock in the salary negotiations on the 22 May 2012, Parties agreed to engage through a facilitation process to try and break the deadlock/impasse.
SADTU NEC media statement
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of SADTU met on 24-25 May, 2012 in Kempton Park, Gauteng and took decision on political, socio economic, education, gender, labour and organizational matters.
Letter to the editor (Business Day) by Mugwena Maluleke General Secretary of SADTU
The article by Loane Sharp (SA trade unions the biggest obstacle to job creation, 25 May) cannot go unchallenged.
There seems to be a concerted effort by business and the liberals to vilify the unions (COSATU) and, more particularly, the South African Democratic Teachers` Union (SADTU) which has become a scapegoat for all the ills in the country; from poor quality education and lately - from Sharp - to youth unemployment.
SADTU extends its condolences to family, ANC, friends and colleagues of the late Minister Roy Padayachie
The South African Democratic Teachers` Union would like to express its sincerest condolences to the family, ANC, friends and colleagues of the late Minister of Public Service and Administration Roy Padayachie.
SADTU happy with plans to open teacher colleges
The South African Democratic Teachers` Union has welcomed the announcement by Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande to open former colleges of education in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
SADTU supports the global campaign for quality early childhood education
The South African Democratic Teachers` Union joins millions of teachers, students and education activists around the world in calling on public authorities and development partners to ensure that all young children have access to quality early childhood education (ECE).
The resignation of Eastern Cape Education Superintendant General Modidima Mannya
The South African Democratic Teachers` Union (SADTU) has welcomed the resignation of Eastern Cape Department of Education`s Superintendant General Modidima Mannya. The Union says Mannya`s departure is not only a victory for the Union but for the people of the province and learners in particular.
UPDATE REPORT ON 2012 PUBLIC SERVICE WAGE NEGOTIATIONS AS ON THE 23 APRIL 2012
The Public Service Wage negotiations resumed in the morning of Monday, 23 April 2012 at the PSCBC with the Employer indicating the following:
Millions of educators, students and activists to support quality early childhood education
Next week, millions of teachers, students and education advocates around the world will join forces in calling on public authorities and development partners to ensure that all young children have access to quality early childhood education (ECE).
SADTU hosts a successful Policy Conference
The biggest teacher union in South Africa held a successful policy conference from 23 until 25 March, 2012 at the Emperors` Palace, Kempton Park in Gauteng.
SADTU wishes teachers and learners well for 2012
As coastal schools begin their 2012 school year on Wednesday 11 January and on the 18th of January for inland schools, we would like to welcome all teachers and learners back to school. We extend a special word of welcome to the learners who will be experiencing schooling for the first time in Grade 1. We hope the teachers and learners have rested well and are recharged to give 2012 their best shot.
SADTU supports Corruption Watch
Corruption Watch is a positive step towards giving ordinary South Africans a powerful role towards contributing in the fight against corruption. It is only when communities stand up and raise their voices that we can see corruption being defeated.
SADTU welcomes President ZUMA`s State of the Nation Speech
SADTU has welcomed the state of the nation address by President Jacob Zuma inviting the nation to join government in a massive infrastructure development drive.
We are pleased the government has increased allocation for infrastructure development which will benefit the country by improving infrastructure, creating employment and boosting the economy. Job creation is crucial.