Transnet has once again neglected to adhere to the terms of the Labour Court ruling, in favour of the United National Transport Union (UNTU), on the Festive Leave Dispute.
Transnet employees, affected by the December 2015/January 2016 Transnet Leave Dispute, had to submit their written submissions by 3 April 2017 to the Joint Task Team consisting of equal representatives of UNTU and Transnet.
In terms of Judge Connie Prinsloo’s ruling, the Joint Task Team must assess the written submissions of the affected employees and take a final decision on the appropriate relief within 30 days after “the expiry of the period within which to file written submissions”.
Steve Harris, General Secretary of UNTU, says the 30 days’ lapses on 3 May.
“Up to now Transnet has done nothing to convene the Joint Task Team. UNTU will demand that the company set a date for the finalisation of the force leave issue.
“If Transnet does not comply, the Union will approach Judge Prinsloo to declare that Transnet is in Contempt of Court,” says Harris.
This comes after Prinsloo ruled in November last year, that Transnet breached the terms of a collective agreement, when it unilaterally forced employees in low operational divisions to take leave over the December 2015/ January 2016 Festive Season.
For more information contact Steve Harris on 082 566 5516.
Issued on behalf of UNTU by Sonja Carstens, Media and Liaison Officer
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S CARSTENS
Media and Liaison Officer
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SA HARRIS
GENERAL SECRETAR
