From:             The General Secretary

At:                    Merchant House

To:                  All Members

At:                   Various

Date:               1 March 2011

SUBJECT:  UPDATE ON ZESA COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATIONS

 

We refer to the above matter and advise that parties met today 1 March 2011 at the Rainbow Towers and no agreement was reached.

Management increased its offer to a paltry 5% increase on basic pay which was rejected outright by the Unions.  The matter has been referred to the NEC General Council which shall convene at 2:00 pm tomorrow 2 March 2011 and attempt to resolve the dispute.

Meanwhile the Union is calling upon its members to prepare for action in defense of a decent living.  The undersigned shall advise as to the scope and timing of such action.  Members are urged not to act at the instance of anyone other than the undersigned.

Please revert to the undersigned for any clarifications.

Regards,

T. Masvingwe

General Secretary