National Public Service Workers Union [NPSWU]

Update 4 of 2012 - Public Service Salary Negotiations 2012/2013

Members are advised that due to the demise of the Minister of Public Service and Administration, The Honourable Minister Roy Padayachie, Public Service Salary Negotiations have been postponed to next week Tuesday, 15 May 2012.

NPSWU extends its condolences to the late Minister Padayachie’s family and the Department of Public Service and Administration.

Update 3 of 2012 - Public Service Salary Negotiations 2012/2013

Below is a summation of the current status of negotiations in the public service on the following issues:

The Unions demand is for a single term agreement. The Unions collective demand has been reviewed during the negotiation processes from 10% t0 9% and currently stands at a 8.7% across the board. The employer is still proposing a 3-year wage agreement and the employer’s current offer is as follows: 

• 5.9% increase for year-one effective 1^st April 2012.
• 5.3% increase for year-two effective 1^st April 2013.
• 4.9% increase for year-three effective 1^st April 2014.

(2) HOUSING ALLOWANCE

The Unions have reviewed their demand from R 1650 to R 1500. The employer is still proposing to increase the housing allowance from R800 to R900 per month effective from the 1^st April 2012 to 30^th September 2012. Thereafter the implementation of the Government Employees Housing Scheme will commence on 30^th October 2012.

(3) LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Long Service in the Public Service will be recognised in the following manner:

• 10 years continuous service – increase annual leave entitlement from 26 days to 30 days plus certificate.
• 20 years continuous service – a cash award of R 7500.00 plus certificate.
• 30 years continuous service – a cash award of R 15,000.00 plus certificate.
• 40 years continuous service – a cash award of R 20,000.00 plus certificate.

Please note that there will no retrospective payment with regards to the proposed long service recognition awards.

The next round of negotiations is scheduled for Tuesday 8^th May 2012. Members will be kept informed of further developments

Update 2 of 2012 - Public Service Salary Negotiations 2012/2013

Attached is the Union’s Demands for the 2012/2013 (single term) Financial year and the Employer’s Proposal for 2012-2015 (three year term) in response to Labour’s Demands.

Once negotiations commence in earnest members will be kept updated on developments in this regard.

Click here to Download NPSWU's Labour Wage Demands for 2012/2013 [PDF]

Click here to Download the Employer's Response to Labour's Demands for 2012/2015 [PDF]

Call on Public Servants to Claim Pension Compensation

The Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) calls on all public service employees directly affected by discriminatory pension practices under apartheid, to come forward to seek redress.

The deadline for submission of applications is 31 March 2012 and is open to all Public Servants who were in service on 2 September 1998. The Pension Redress Campaign forms part of the second and final process of the PSCBC programme launched on 24 May 2010.

Members seeking redress are advised to forward their Names and Contact Numbers to the following SMS No. 43638 or Contact the relevant persons as per the attached Press Release.

Click here to Download the Press Release [PDF]

NPSWU Family Funeral Plan

NPSWU is proud to announce that it has added a Family Funeral Plan option for existing members and new members. The plan costs R 42.70 per month and pays out R 18,000.00 for an adult member. Further cover for other family members are available.

Click here to be directed to our Family Funeral Plan page.