The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) and the IEC have resolved the impasse regarding organisational structure and other issues – including staff remuneration – just days before the general election.
This means the poll will go ahead on Wednesday across the country.
Nehawu says it pushed the IEC to commit to the agreement that was reached at the Electoral Commission’s National Bargaining Forum, directing the employer to implement the new organogram by September 1, 2019.
Nehawu spokesperson, Khaya Xaba says the union is committed to ensuring that IEC workers – who play a crucial role in upholding the country’s democracy – are properly remunerated.
According to the statement, parties have agreed to relook into the recommendations on the tools of trade that was presented to the employer by the Tools of Trade task team in July 2018.
Nehawu also raised sharply the victimisation of its members at IEC. Parties have agreed on a process to address cases of members who have been victimised by management.
General Secretary Zola Saphetha says:”Moreover, we call on the management of the IEC to prioritise the issues of workers. Like any employer they have an obligation of taking care of their more prized assets which is their human resources.”
Nehawu say they will closely monitor the implementation of the agreement and ensure that member’s issues are addressed adequately and speedily.
