Pardon the little frustration that may filter through here and there in my letter.
We are astounded, shocked and extremely worried about your understanding of Labour Law. The consultation between your office and my office is most definitely not restricted to Collective Bargaining. Collective bargaining is not a consultative process. It is a negotiations process. There is a vast difference between the two. You are furthermore what appears to be shortsighted if you believe that by unfairly and unprocedurally suspending union officials would not affect the Corporation. We will not allow management to victimise our office bearers, not now and never!
You have not properly responded to our previous e-mails. I am referring to “We are still awaiting your reply to our previous letter in respect of the grievance.”
I am referring to you, your Department being the custodians of all SABC Policies, turning a blind eye when it comes to management in breach of policies, like Tsoenyane/Morobe in breach of the Grievance Procedure policy by not hearing Mr Namane’s grievance within 3 days, as per the policy, but when ordinary employees did nothing wrong, you collaborate to suspend them unprocedurally and unfairly.
Your understanding of consultation in terms of Schedule 8 is clearly incorrect. It has in the past always took place between my office and your office, with the line manager present. There was never an HR person involved. This is not a normal suspension, there is a trade union official, an NEC member involved and you have to consult in terms of Schedule 8 of the Act!.
This is a consultation prior to the suspension, and only thereafter there is supposed to be a meeting where the suspension is supposed to take place. It is clear that you are trying to pay lip service to the Act and that a decision to suspend Mr Namae has already been taken. You just want to deal with the formalities.
It is clear that you will never change your stance, no matter what we say to you. We foresee extreme difficulty to have and build a relationship with you, as you are, and always will take the side of the employer, no matter what. Good luck with that attitude. See how long we will have labour peace in the organisation. Keep on turning a blind eye to victimisation of union officials, and see what its going to do to the SABC. You are not now dealing with unschooled workers cleaning dust bins.
Aluta Continua!
Hannes du Buisson
President : BEMAWU
On 2009/09/0In the 9 12:12 PM, "Keobokile Mosweu" <MosweuKE@sabc.co.za> wrote:
Dear Hannes
I have previously responded to your emails about this issue. This serves as a further clarity on your concerns:
- My understanding is that consultation is done between the line manager, assisted by the HR representative in that business area and the trade union of the employee. The consultation that requires your office and my office is done when dealing with collective bargaining issues or issues that affect the Corporation as a whole and not on issues that can otherwise be dealt with at plant level, with minimal interference from me.
- I advised that the consultation meeting be scheduled in Bloemfontein because both the line manager and the employee are based there. This will prevent fruitless and wasteful expenditure which I believe you are also concerned about.
- I do not intend to deal with the merits or the demerits of the matter in terms of whether there is victimization or not. There is an opportunity for you to table these issues at the said meeting and will also include them as part of the employee’s representation as such.
- It also seems inappropriate for us to refer to the matter as “Unfair Suspension” because the matter is still at a consultation phase and the outcome of this process cannot be preempted.
- Lastly, I humbly request that you attend the meeting, or at least send someone to attend on behalf of your member with a view to finding a speedy resolution.
I hope this clarifies the position of ER on this matter.
Regards
Keobokile Mosweu
From: BEMAWU HEADOFFICE [mailto:headoffice@bemawu.org.za]
Sent: 09 September 2009 11:32 AM
To: Keobokile Mosweu
Cc: Mike Namane; Vincent Tsoenyane; Kobus Potgieter; Phumelele Nzimande; Irene Charnley; Suzanne Vos; Gab Mampone
Subject: UNFAIR SUSPENSION - BEMAWU OFFICIAL
Dear Keobokile,
Why have you not responded to my questions below?
The consultation must take place between my office and your office, not with Tsoenyane and in Bloemfontein.
I am involved with the SABC for the better part of 20 years now. Not once did any consultation took place in the region, but without exception at head office.
Urgently respond to our questions below, and our request that the consultation be scheduled in Johannesburg.
We once again submit to you that the intended suspension is nothing but union bashing and victimisation from Tsoenyane, because Mr. Namane is an union official, he blew the whistle on irregularities in that region and mainly because he filed a grievance against Tsoenyane . There are absolutely no grounds to suspend him. If there were any grounds and urgency to suspend him, why did Tsoenyane refused to meet last week and why only now, weeks after the meeting?
We furthermore request your and Top management’s intervention in this matter, as a matter of urgency to protect the SABC and it’s resources against further fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Should this suspension continue, particularly under these circumstances, BEMAWU will bring an urgent application in the Labour Court to stop this senseless suspension, obviously at the SABC’s cost. How can a person be suspended for asking questions in a rediffusion after being invited to ask questions?
Sincerely,
Hannes du Buisson
President : BEMAWU
On 2009/09/08 9:04 AM, "Keobokile Mosweu" <MosweuKE@sabc.co.za> wrote:
Dear Hannes
Vincent has consulted with the ER department on this matter and we are in agreement that the proposed meeting should be conducted in Bloemfontein.
Regards
Keobokile Mosweu
From: BEMAWU HEADOFFICE [mailto:headoffice@bemawu.org.za]
Sent: 03 September 2009 15:31 PM
To: Keobokile Mosweu
Cc: Mike Namane; Vincent Tsoenyane
Subject: FW: Confirmation: Meeting Postponement
Importance: High
Dear Keobokile,
We would once again like to put on record that the actions by Tsoenyane against one of our National Executive Members of BEMAWU is nothing but sheer victimisation because he is a union member. The SABC is about to spent again lots of money, which will be fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
This meeting that Vincent Tsoenyane is trying to arrange, must be organised by your Department. You have requested that all correspondence go via your office. Same must then apply to management, and Tsoenyane.
Could you kindly, but urgently intervene and schedule the meeting in Jhb, as is custom and practice.
We are still awaiting your reply to our previous letter in respect of the grievance.
Sincerely,
Hannes du Buisson
President
BEMAWU
Cell. 0829208669
Fax 0866715585
Tel. 012 6537380
Blog http://bemawu.blogspot.com
------ Forwarded Message
From: Mike Namane <namanesm@sabc.co.za>
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:52:40 +0200
To: Hannes du Buisson <headoffice@bemawu.org.za>
Cc: Vincent Tsoenyane <tsoenyanetv@sabc.co.za>
Subject: FW: Confirmation: Meeting Postponement
Fly.
Mike Namane
Supervisor: Production Services
(: 051 503 3085
Ê: 051 503 3021
(: 073 206 0279/071 708 2044
8: namanesm@sabc.co.za <mailto:namanesm@sabc.co.za>
:: www.rbf.sabc.co.za <http://www.rbf.sabc.co.za/>
*: M. Namane, P O Box 563,
BFN 9300
From: Vincent Tsoenyane
Sent: 03 September 2009 14:40
To: Mike Namane
Cc: 'BEMAWU HEADOFFICE'; Kobus Potgieter
Subject: RE: Confirmation: Meeting Postponement
Importance: High
Dear Namane,
The correspondence below refers.
This is the final arrangement to inform you that I am now scheduling a meeting and the following are details:-
¢ Date: 7th September 2009
¢ Time: 10:00
¢ Venue: SABC Building Bloemfontein, the Boardroom on the 1st Floor
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind Regards,
Thabang Vincent Tsoenyane| SABC Limited
RGM: Free State & Northern Cape Region
Tel: +27 (51) 503 3200| Fax: +27 (51) 503 3264| Mobile +27 (72) 697 6375
P O Box 563, Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State, South Africa
E-mail: tsoenyanetv@sabc.co.za <mailto:tsoenyanetv@sabc.co.za>
From: Mike Namane
Sent: 31 August 2009 13:06
To: 'BEMAWU HEADOFFICE'
Cc: Vincent Tsoenyane
Subject: FW: Confirmation: Meeting Postponement
Fly.
Mike Namane
Supervisor: Production Services
(: 051 503 3085
Ê: 051 503 3021
(: 073 206 0279/071 708 2044
8: namanesm@sabc.co.za <mailto:namanesm@sabc.co.za>
:: www.rbf.sabc.co.za <http://www.rbf.sabc.co.za/>
*: M. Namane, P O Box 563,
BFN 9300
From: Vincent Tsoenyane
Sent: 31 August 2009 12:53
To: Mike Namane
Cc: 'BEMAWU HEADOFFICE'
Subject: RE: Confirmation: Meeting Postponement
Dear Mike,
My attached e-mail refers. This is a reminder that I am still waiting for a response on the possible dates for the meeting.
Regards,
Thabang Vincent Tsoenyane| SABC Limited
RGM: Free State & Northern Cape Region
Tel: +27 (51) 503 3200| Fax: +27 (51) 503 3264| Mobile +27 (72) 697 6375
P O Box 563, Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State, South Africa
E-mail: tsoenyanetv@sabc.co.za <mailto:tsoenyanetv@sabc.co.za>
From: Vincent Tsoenyane
Sent: 28 August 2009 15:25
To: Mike Namane
Cc: Kobus Potgieter
Subject: Confirmation: Meeting Postponement
Importance: High
Dear Namane,
My discussion with Kobus Potgieter this afternoon refers.
This is to confirm that we have agreed to the postponement of the meeting mentioned in my correspondence to you. Kindly suggest two possible dates, preferably not in the coming week because of my busy schedule.
I hope the above is in order, should you require further clarity please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Thabang Vincent Tsoenyane| SABC Limited
RGM: Free State & Northern Cape Region
Tel: +27 (51) 503 3200| Fax: +27 (51) 503 3264| Mobile +27 (72) 697 6375
P O Box 563, Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State, South Africa
E-mail: tsoenyanetv@sabc.co.za <mailto:tsoenyanetv@sabc.co.za>
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