The Executive Committee of the UCEO met on Monday 02nd April 2012 at NCH at noon.
The committee took note of the developments regarding the UCEO case at the Employment Relations Tribunal and the next steps were discussed.
It was also agreed that elections at the UCEO will be held on 16th May 2012. Members who wish to stand as candidates for the elections are requested to forward their written application to the Secretary, Ms Purdassy.
The Annual General Meeting of the UCEO will be held soon and members will be informed accordingly.
UCEO
United we stand.
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Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Monday, 2 April 2012
Employment Relations Tribunal [ERT]
The next hearing is scheduled for Monday 09th April 2012 at 11h00.
The MRASA requested the Tribunal to allow the MRASA to appear as third party in the case. The Tribunal agreed to the request.
The MRASA, through its counsel Mr A. Gayan, submitted a statement of case to explain their opposition to the recognition of the UCEO as a bargaining unit.
The matter will be debated on Monday 09th April at 11h00 at the ERT [Newton Tower].
UCEO
United we stand.
The MRASA requested the Tribunal to allow the MRASA to appear as third party in the case. The Tribunal agreed to the request.
The MRASA, through its counsel Mr A. Gayan, submitted a statement of case to explain their opposition to the recognition of the UCEO as a bargaining unit.
The matter will be debated on Monday 09th April at 11h00 at the ERT [Newton Tower].
UCEO
United we stand.
Monday, 19 March 2012
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.
Monday, 5 March 2012
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.
UCEO
We are United.
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.
UCEO
We are United.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
UCEO wins the first round
The second preliminary meeting took place today, 22/11/11, before the Employment Relations Tribunal at 13h00.
The State Law Office, which represented the MRA, agreed to the check-off authorisation.
The UCEO is therefore proud to announce that check-off will start soon.
The next step will be to get recognition from the MRA, so that UCEO can negotiate/fight for the safeguard of Customs Officers' rights.
Thank You.
UCEO.
We are united.
The State Law Office, which represented the MRA, agreed to the check-off authorisation.
The UCEO is therefore proud to announce that check-off will start soon.
The next step will be to get recognition from the MRA, so that UCEO can negotiate/fight for the safeguard of Customs Officers' rights.
Thank You.
UCEO.
We are united.
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Employment Relations Tribunal- Update 1
Both parties [ UCEO and MRA] were present today for the preliminary meeting at the Employment Relations Tribunal office.
The President of the Tribunal questioned the MRA over the check-off issue regarding UCEO. The State Law Office [SLO], which represents the MRA, asked for one week's time to look into the matter and to arrive to a decision.
The President agreed to the request of the MRA and called for another meeting in one week's time, that is 22nd November 2011.
UCEO
We are united.
The President of the Tribunal questioned the MRA over the check-off issue regarding UCEO. The State Law Office [SLO], which represents the MRA, asked for one week's time to look into the matter and to arrive to a decision.
The President agreed to the request of the MRA and called for another meeting in one week's time, that is 22nd November 2011.
UCEO
We are united.
Monday, 14 November 2011
Employment Relations Tribunal
UCEO sent a letter to the Director General of the MRA on 16th August 2011 to request for a check-off agreement for Customs Officers.
Since the MRA didn't reply to any of the letters, UCEO made an application to the Employment Relations Tribunal on 09th November 2011 regarding the check-off agreement. The President of the Tribunal called both parties [UCEO and MRA] for a preliminary meeting on Tuesday 15th November 2011 at 13h00 at Newton Tower.
Updates on the preliminary meeting will be published here in due time.
On 10th October 2011, the Union again wrote to the Director General to ask if a decision has been taken in connection with the check-off.
Since the MRA didn't reply to any of the letters, UCEO made an application to the Employment Relations Tribunal on 09th November 2011 regarding the check-off agreement. The President of the Tribunal called both parties [UCEO and MRA] for a preliminary meeting on Tuesday 15th November 2011 at 13h00 at Newton Tower.
Updates on the preliminary meeting will be published here in due time.
UCEO
We are united.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Salary Review Proposals
The report submitted to the Consultant for salary review is available on this blog on the top right corner.
It is important to remind members of UCEO that this report was compiled in less than 1 week's time and it is a combination of proposals from many Customs Officers and from Executive Members of the UCEO.
However the list of recommendations is not final and the UCEO reserves the right to make additional proposals in the forthcoming meeting with the Consultant, Mr Appanah.
Thank You.
UCEO.
It is important to remind members of UCEO that this report was compiled in less than 1 week's time and it is a combination of proposals from many Customs Officers and from Executive Members of the UCEO.
However the list of recommendations is not final and the UCEO reserves the right to make additional proposals in the forthcoming meeting with the Consultant, Mr Appanah.
Thank You.
UCEO.
Monday, 29 August 2011
Update on UCEO's activities
The UCEO has more than 335 members till date.
Last week, a letter was sent to the Finance and Administration dept. to ask for check-off authorisations for members who have adhered to the UCEO.
The UCEO has therefore agreed to move forward by listing down the issues that it will look into, once recognition is achieved:
1. Adjustment of pension and retirement benefits.
2. Customs Officer I to be upgraded and aligned to grade 3 level [Customs Officer II].
3. Uniform issues 2010/ 2011 and payment of uniform allowances as from 2006.
4. All overtime and shift allowances that are due to Customs Officers must be settled once for all.
5. Introduction of saturday off system.
6. Introduction and follow-up of flexi-time management.
7. Provision for better welfare for Customs Officers: indoor games, subsidised canteen for all Customs Officers [ same as Cargo Handling].
8. Additional allowances for officers who have reached top salaries.
9. Duty free concessions, car allowances and non-taxable travel grants for Customs Officers [same as in Civil Service].
10. Annual leaves to be granted at the beginning of each calender year.
11. Annual unutilised sick leave to be refunded.
12. Increase accumulated leaves to 100.
UCEO.
We are united.
Last week, a letter was sent to the Finance and Administration dept. to ask for check-off authorisations for members who have adhered to the UCEO.
The UCEO has therefore agreed to move forward by listing down the issues that it will look into, once recognition is achieved:
1. Adjustment of pension and retirement benefits.
2. Customs Officer I to be upgraded and aligned to grade 3 level [Customs Officer II].
3. Uniform issues 2010/ 2011 and payment of uniform allowances as from 2006.
4. All overtime and shift allowances that are due to Customs Officers must be settled once for all.
5. Introduction of saturday off system.
6. Introduction and follow-up of flexi-time management.
7. Provision for better welfare for Customs Officers: indoor games, subsidised canteen for all Customs Officers [ same as Cargo Handling].
8. Additional allowances for officers who have reached top salaries.
9. Duty free concessions, car allowances and non-taxable travel grants for Customs Officers [same as in Civil Service].
10. Annual leaves to be granted at the beginning of each calender year.
11. Annual unutilised sick leave to be refunded.
12. Increase accumulated leaves to 100.
UCEO.
We are united.
Monday, 15 August 2011
Meeting of Executive Members
The executive committee of the UCEO met today, 15.08.11, at noon at the NCH.
The agenda was mainly about the response of Customs Officers to the UCEO. The committee took note that nearly four hundred [400] Customs Officers have agreed to subscribe as members by forwarding their membership forms.
Based on this positive response, the committee has decided to set in motion the process to gain recognition.
The first step will consist of writing to our employer to inform them that the UCEO has nearly 400 members [for the time being] and it wishes to check-off a monthly subscription from the salary of the members, as required by law. The committee has agreed to write to the MRA by the end of this week.
The second step will be to call for a meeting with the DG and urge the MRA to accept the UCEO as a lawful body representing Customs Officers. 15th September has been set as a tentative deadline to gain recognition.
Finally feedback from Customs Officers joining the UCEO were reviewed and taken note of.
UCEO.
We are united.
The agenda was mainly about the response of Customs Officers to the UCEO. The committee took note that nearly four hundred [400] Customs Officers have agreed to subscribe as members by forwarding their membership forms.
Based on this positive response, the committee has decided to set in motion the process to gain recognition.
The first step will consist of writing to our employer to inform them that the UCEO has nearly 400 members [for the time being] and it wishes to check-off a monthly subscription from the salary of the members, as required by law. The committee has agreed to write to the MRA by the end of this week.
The second step will be to call for a meeting with the DG and urge the MRA to accept the UCEO as a lawful body representing Customs Officers. 15th September has been set as a tentative deadline to gain recognition.
Finally feedback from Customs Officers joining the UCEO were reviewed and taken note of.
UCEO.
We are united.
Friday, 1 July 2011
Here we go !!!
Welcome to the blog of the Union of Customs and Excise officers of Mauritius. This blog will be one of the official mouthpiece of our union, where you can follow our activities, upcoming events and news. More to follow.
We are united.
We are united.
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