By Nadia Samie 21 Februaury 2007
The strike by non-academic staff at the University of Cape Town (UCT) was resolved today after the union and management reached an agreement.
The support staff, supported by the UCT Employees Union, were demanding a 5,5 percent increase across the board and an extra 1,5 percent based on performance, while UCT management had offered 5,5 percent.
"The fact is that we've managed to reach a negotiated settlement is of benefit to all. We can now get back to the support and administration of a world class University," said UCT Employees Union President Andrea Plos.
The monetary settlement reached means that everyone whose performance has met their job requirements in the past year will receive a minimum of 5.5% whilst those who have exceeded their performance requirements can get more, based on the performance system.
Plos added: "The management and the Union will be continuing to work together on refining the pay performance system this coming year.
"Our membership are loyal employees and the decision to strike, and the taking of unprecedented strike action, did not come easily. I think it was our determination to get a fair deal that convinced management to modify their offer to more closely meet our demands. But now it’s back to work, we've some catching up to do", she added.
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