Hearing at Employment Relations Tribunal

The UCEO and the MRA were respectively represented by Mr Ramano and the SLO. The hearing started at 13h00 before Vice President Mr Janhangeer at Newton Tower and ended at 14h40.

Both counsels explained their clients' positions on the matter. Mr A.Ramtally and Mr S.Rojoa were called by Mr Ramano as witnesses and  the SLO called Mr V.Ramnundun [MRA] and Mr V.Damree [MRASA] as witnesses.

The hearing was postponed for Monday 26th March 2012 at 13h30. The Vice-President of the Tribunal reminded all parties involved that the case must be dealt with before the 30th March 2012.

UCEO.

No recognition for UCEO

The MRA informed UCEO, on 29th February 2012, that it has not acceded to the request of UCEO for recognition.

Subsequently UCEO has decided to bring the matter to the Employment Relations Tribunal.
The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 07/03/12 at 10 am at Newton Tower, Port Louis.


The letter is reproduced verbatim for the information of all UCEO members:

"With reference to your letter dated 02 February 2012, and further to our letter dated 24 February 2012, please be informed that the MRA has decided not to accede to the request of the UCEO to be granted recognition as a bargaining agent for the grades mentioned in your above dated letter.


You may wish to note that recognition has already been granted to the MRASA which represents all categories of employees of the MRA on the permanent establishment ( Grades 1- 5).


Signed by V. Ramnundun [Director , HR & Training]"



Updates of the hearing will follow.


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