POPCRU elated over the resolution of the 2^nd phase OSD for Correctional Officials

21 November 2016

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) is delighted over the long-awaited resolution of the dispute on the implementation of the 2^nd phase of the Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD) for correctional officials.

Today marks the end of a long, protracted fight on this payment as we have just concluded and signed a settlement agreement which gives effect to the following;

1.  Translation to correct notches

The translation to notches which members would have been in, had they been translated to the 2^nd phase of the OSD in April 2010. This shall be done with effect from the 1^st of October 2016, and shall be implemented on the 15^th of February 2017.

2.  Back-pay 30% for the non-implementation

The back-pay for the period 1^st of April 2010 to 30 September 2016 shall be paid in phases as contained in the agreement. The first phase of the back-pay shall be17% payable by the 31^st of March 2017.

All persons who had 5 years or more in the department of Correctional services by the 30^th of June 2009 on salary levels 5-8, including those whose services have been terminated, and those that have been promoted to managerial posts qualify for translation and back-pay as contained in the settlement agreement.

Issued by Richard Mamabolo, Secretariat: Media and Communications Officer, POPCRU, 21 November 2016