SADTU NEC MOURNS THE DEATH OF THE MARIKANA MINERS
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has joined millions of South Africans in expressing condolences to the families of the miners killed at the Lonmin Platinum mine in Marikana.
At a two-day meeting of SADTU’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held in Johannesburg from 24 – 25 August, also welcomed the announcement by President Jacob Zuma outlining the terms of reference of the Commission of Inquiry into the Marikana tragedy. We welcome the constitution of the commission and the strict deadline set to conclude its task.
Gauteng SADTU media statement
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union was not aware of plans by members in Ekurhuleni to hold a march today to mobilise support for the East Rand Regional Secretary who was dismissed after being found guilty by a departmental disciplinary committee.
SADTU in the Western Cape says the provincial Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) won’t address apartheid inequalities
The Provincial Government is not making any effort to reduce the inequalities in the Western Cape and SADTU cannot be silent on this matter. At the pre MTEF consultations SADTU tabled a proposal in line with its resolution of an ideal school, that each institution should have at least a school librarian, learning support officer, a sports educator, and a guidance counsellor/teacher. This should be in conjunction with the required infrastructure.
SADTU in the North West is frustrated by the incompetency and non-commitment of North West Education Department officials
It has been three weeks since the second semester of schooling and the third quarter of the academic year but the spirit and recharged energies with which we started the 2012 academic year have been dampened by the negativity, disrespect, non-cooperation and arrogant attitude displayed towards the SADTU leadership and membership by the North West Department of Education and Training through its ineptitude and non-committed officials.
SADTU condemns the dismissal of teachers in Swaziland
The South African Democratic Teachers` Union (SADTU) strongly condemns the dismissal of Swaziland teachers for embarking on a legal strike over salary increases.
Hundred and ten teachers were dismissed last week bringing the number of fired teachers to 250 since the beginning of the five-week long strike. Members of the executive of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) are among the fired teachers.
Update Report on the Conciliation process of the dispute pertaining to the 2012 Public Service Wage Negotiations
After a series of engagements, and after considering all the arguments and counter-arguments from all the parties the conciliator presented to parties the following as a settlement proposal for consideration by parties for consultation purposes:
Congratulations messages from SADTU structures on the 13th SACP National Congress
The Free State South African Democratic Teachers’ Union congratulates the successfully holding of 13th South Africa Communist Party National Congress during the past week. We are further optimistic that resolutions taken in this congress will advance and consolidate the agenda of National Democratic Revolution in moving forward to a socialist South Africa.
SADTU Northern Cape Provice Mandela Day Activity
SADTU in the Northern Cape as part of celebrating the iconic day we will be doing voluntary work in Vukasizwe Primary school in Hopetown.
SADTU congratulates the SACP on its successful congress
The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) would like to congratulate the South African Communist Party (SACP) for the successful 13th National Congress.
SADTU congratulates Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
The South African Democratic Teachers` Union would like to congratulate Home Affairs Minister Nkosana Dlamini-Zuma for her election as the head of the African Union making her the first female to lead this 54-member organization.
Media Alert-2012/2013 Public Services Negotiations Update
COSATU affiliated Labour Unions, POPCRU, SADTU, NEHAWU, SAMA, SASAWU, SADNU, PAWUSA and DENOSA organizing in the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) invites the media to a briefing on the latest developments on 2012 Public Service Wage negotiations.
Media statement around Public Services negotiations update
Public Service wage negotiations reached a stalemate yesterday after the employer reneged on their latest offer of 6.9%. The employer had presented the 6.9 % cost of living adjustment in a meeting with labour on the 4th of July 2012. It was then expected that labour would thereafter consult with their members in order to get a mandate on this latest offer and would revert back to the council after consultations.
SADTU congratulates the SACP on its 13th Congress
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) would like to convey its message of support to the SACP on its historic 13th National Congress. We have confidence that the congress will be a resounding success. The SACP - a vanguard for the working class - should use the occasion to reflect deeply on its gains, failures, its role in the tripartite alliance and in government.
Revised Analyses of the employer offer 2012/13 Wage Negotiations – 4th of July 2012
This is an update of the negotiations and the latest offer of the employer as presented today, Wednesday, 04th July 2012.
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.