1. BOTSWANA TEACHERS’ UNION VICE REGIONAL ORGANISERS INDUCTION WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION ON RECOGNITION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EMPLOYER AND THE UNION (BTU)
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2. What is it?
It is agreement signed by both the employer and the Union for purposes of regulating the relationship. It means that the employer must negotiate with the Union in what is called collective bargaining
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3. What is required for a Union to be recognised?
Section 46 of the PSA , 2008 states:
‘A trade union which is representative of one third of the employees of the employer engaged in the same trade as members of the same union, may apply to the Director for recognition for purposes.
Recognition of a trade union at the workplace is also provided for at Part xi section 48 of the Trade union and Employers Organisation Act.
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4. Sections of the Recognition Agreement
Section I: Definitions
Deals with definitions of terms used in the agreement
Section 2: Interpretation
Deals with interpretation for all purposes in terms of the agreement
Section 3: The intent and purpose of our agreement
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5. Section 3:THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF OUR AGREEMENT
It establishes the basis upon which the Employer recognises the Union (BTU)
Promotion of mutual interests of the Employer and its employees who are members of the Union.
Maintain good relations by fostering a spirit of understanding, cooperation and trust between employer, its employees and the Union
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6. Section 4 – Freedom of our association
Principle of freedom of association should be respected without any interference
Management vs active participation
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7. Section 5 Access to the workplace and facilities
Utilisation of workplace and facilities by the union
At least 5 days notification, except in cases of emergency
Notification of your presence
Section 6 - Deduction of Trade union dues
Deals with organisational rights in so far as deductions of union dues are concerned (subscriptions and any other levies to be deducted from member)
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8. Section 7 – Recognition and scope of recognition
Deals with conditions for recognition and withdrawal of recognition
Notification of elected members
Notification of each party of any amendments of the constitution and policies
Section 8 – Shopstewards
Deals with elections, rights and obligation of shop stewards. (discussed in details by the first facilitator)
Section 9 – Secondment
Deals with secondment of union representatives
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9. Section 10 – Union Leave States basis of granting paid union leave
Sections 11 and 12 – Grievance and disciplinary procedures /Dispute settlement procedures
Deals with parties agreeing on grievance and disciplinary measures, dispute settlement procedures. (to be addressed in details by D/S/G & Industrial Relations Officer)
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10. Section 13 – Industrial Action
Deals with exhaustion of negotiation and dispute resolution mechanisms before engaging or supporting Industrial action.
Agreement on minimum service level during strike
Essential service as defined in the Trade Dispute Act
Section 14 – Communication
Provides way the employer should communicate with the employees without undermining the union or process of collective bargaining
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11. Section 15 – Obligations of parties
Deals with obligations of each party for the document to be legally binding
Section 16 – Duration of the agreement
Duration of the agreement
Section 17 – Addresses and Notices
Provides for parties addresses
Section 18 – Amendments and Termination
Deals with terms of withdrawal and/or termination of the agreement
Section 19 – Signatories
Signatures of the party’s representative
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12. THANK YOU
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