PART 2
ANNEXURE G
WORSTED SECTION
A. APPLICATION
22. CLAUSE 1: SCOPE OF APPLICATION
1.1 As per clause 1 of Part 1 of this agreement
1.2 In addition to clause
1.of Part l of this agreement the scope of this subsector will be defined as follows
Worsted Section, which without in any way limiting the ordinary meaning of the expression, shall mean that part of the industry in which employers and employees are associated, either in whole or in part , for any activity whatsoever, for the purpose of manufacturing worsted tops and / or noils; worsted yarns and / or worsted fabrics; and woolen and / or mixed yams and / or woolen or mixed cloths and / or by-products from wastes or other products and includes all operations, products and activities incidental thereto and consequent thereon.
B: REMUNERATION
23. CLAUSE 4: MINIMUM WAGES
Substitute the following for the existing clause 4
4.1 The minimum wages for the Worsted section, which an employer shall pay to employees shall be as specified in clause 4.2 below.
4.2 Every employer must pay each employee a wage that is not less than the minimum wage rate prescribed in the relevant table below and for the grade specified.
4.2.1 Verticals
| GRADE |
CURRENT MINIMUM HOURLY RATE |
NEW MINIMUM HOURLY RATE FROM 1/7/2007
|
1 |
R13.35 |
R13.91 |
2 |
R13.79 |
R14.35 |
3 |
R14.45 |
R15.01 |
4 |
R15.52 |
R16.08 |
4.2.2 Spinners
| GRADE |
CURRENT MINIMUM HOURLY RATE |
HOURLY RATE INCREASE
|
NEW MINIMUM HOURLY RATE FROM 1/7/2007 |
1 |
R13.03 |
R0.78 |
R13.81 |
2 |
R13.47 |
R0.81 |
R14.28 |
3 |
R14.14 |
R0.85 |
R14.99 |
4 |
R15.27 |
R0.92 |
R16.19 |
4.2.3. The current hourly rate for all Spinners on Wage Grades 1 to 4 will be increased as follows:
Grade 1: 0.78 cents per hour
Grade 2: 0.81 cents per hour
Grade 3: 0.85 cents per hour
Grade 4: 0.92 cents per hour
The Council's minimum hourly rates for the Spinners shall be increased by 6.0% from the effective date of this agreement.
4.3 As per the provisions of clause 4.3 of Part 1 of this Agreement.
24. CLAUSE 6. SHIFT ALLOWANCE
Substitute the following for the existing clause 6 The various current practices which exist at plant level will continue to be
implemented.
25. CLAUSE 8: ANNUAL BONUS
Substitute the following for the existing clause 8
8.1 VERTICALS
Every employer shall pay an amount of R619.84 in addition to the annual bonus equal to two (2) weeks wages, calculated on the actual basic hourly rate.
8.2 SPINNERS
Every employer shall pay an annual bonus equal to two (2) weeks wages, calculated on the actual basic hourly rate.
8.3 The annual bonus shall be payable in December of each year.
8.4 Temporary employees in the employ of the company as at December of each year shall be entitled to a pro-rata bonus for all periods of employment during that year.
26. CLAUSE 9: CHANGE IN OCCUPATION
Substitute the following for the existing clause 9
If an employer requires or permits an employee to work for longer than an hour in an occupation or skill level in respect of which a higher wage is prescribed, the employer must pay that employee at the higher wage rate per hour for all the ordinary work performed that day.
E: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
27. CLAUSE 25: RETIREMENT FUND
Substitute the following for the existing clause 25
25.1 As per the provisions of clause 25.1 of Part 1 of this Agreement.
25.2 Minimum contributions by the employer and the employee to the relevant Provident Fund shall be as follows:
Employer: 6.5% of employee's basic wage
Employee: 5.0% of employee's basic wage
28. CLAUSE 29: SACTWU HIV/AIDS PROJECT
Substitute the following for the existing clause 29
For the purpose of providing for a fund to provide HIV/AIDS education and awareness in the workplace, each employee in the Bargaining Unit shall contribute 30c (thirty cents) per week. These contributions shall be forwarded monthly by the employer to the SACTWU Finance Depart ment - HIV Aids Project.
H: GENERAL
29. CLAUSE 49: OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Substitute the following for the existing clause 49
JOB PROTECTION FUND: All employees in the Bargaining Unit shall pay an amount of 25c per week. These contributions shall be forwarded monthly by the employer to the SACTWU Finance Department - Job Protection Fund.
