Background;
Uganda Parastatal, Statutory Authorities and Judiciary Workers’ Union (UPSAJWU) is also a national public service union registered on 29th Dec. 2006 as labour union No. 35, pursuant to section 18 of the labour Unions Act No. 7 of 2006. The union is formally recognized by Public Service under the Public Service Negotiating, Consultative & Disputes Settlement Machinery Act, 2008 as a leg
ally constituted & representative body representing the interests of her members,
(UPSAJWU) organizes, represents, promotes & protects the Social, Economic, Intellectual and Professional interests & rights of her members in government parastatals, statutory authorities/commissions, the judiciary & allied sectors. The recognition grants Union officials the right of access, contact and organizing workers in any government employing unit including all government departments, Ministries and Autonomous bodies which the union covers. Vision:
Our vision is to be a trade union of choice growing in size and influence by being held in high regard by the membership, with a high level of loyalty, activism and unity. Mission:
Our mission is to be regarded by our members as a trade union of excellence and choice. This will be through;
• The excellence of our innovative products & services & representatives;
• Upholding dignity of labor & preserving, strengthening & protecting human & trade union rights;
• Educating, Organising and negotiating collective bargaining agreements;
• Enhancing workers’ productivity, contribute to corporate competitiveness, & promote industrial peace.
• The effectiveness of our workplace organisation and representation;
• The positive influence & shaping of public policy and decisions making that impact we have upon employers and well-being of our members & their families, the public and in pursuit of trade union aims and values;
• Building alliances, forging partnerships & working concertedly with CSOs & social partners;
• Participating effectively in the formulation, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of policies, laws & programs for good governance and nation building;
Goal:
Our goal is to establish and maintain an efficient machinery that promotes justice, independence, self-sustenance and attain excellent quality of membership service delivery. Our values:
Commitment: We take heart in our organizational vision, mission & objectives as well as our individual duties & responsibilities. We put them at the service of our members and their families, workers in general and the country. Our values are necessary to ensure we provide outstanding membership service and maintain our independence. UPSAJWU and those who represent it will:
• Act with integrity & principle;
• Collective action & responsibility/Team work;
• Recognize equality in human dignity & rights;
• Operate in an open, democratic & representative manner;
• Strive for excellence;
• Make things happen and set the agenda. Strategic Objectives:
a) To organize all workers employed directly or indirectly in government Parastatals, Statutory authorities/commissions the judiciary and other related sectors to provide a united forum for negotiation, representation so as to improve on the terms, conditions & quality of services of their members & their families. b) To protect the rights of all members including equal treatment with dignity & respect irrespective of race, gender, sexuality, disability, age, creed, political ideology or affiliation & to ensure fair representation for all members. c) To represent the union on committees, councils, Boards, negotiation bodies and other advisory & consultative bodies engaged in negotiations. d) To advocate & provide for continuous education, career development, productivity, entrepreneurship & participatory workers education & training. e) Undertake continuous recruitment & organizing of new members into the union. f) To promote & encourage establishment of Savings & Credit Societies at both national, Regional & Branch levels as may be decided upon by the members. UNION MEMBER BENEFITS:
Collective bargaining & Negotiation;
Want to secure employer funded social benefits e.g. salary enhancements, better working conditions, educational scholarships, funeral grants, interest free loans, housing/accommodation loans, maternity protection rights, paid leave, pension schemes, and career development? Join the union so as to collectively bargain and take collective action to secure the above benefits. Individual Cases;
Are you a fully subscribing member? If yes, you are entitled to the union one-on–one range of excellent & tailor made services from personal cases relating to conditions of service, grievance proceedings (disciplinary proceedings, promotions, discriminations, injury on duty, harassment, unfair dismissal/summary termination), to favoritism, nepotism, promotion discrimination etc. If not, join the union today, visit our website: www.parastatalunion.org for details. Processing of Pension/Gratuity Payments;
Are you a union member? Do you have pension/gratuity issues, are you due to retire? don’t despair or are you in need of arbitration on matters relating to your terms and conditions of service (labour, financial, investment)?come to the union office and get help through the legal department at no extra cost. If you have not joined the union, take action now-join the union and rest assured of your rights and additional services. Continuous Membership Education & Development;
In order to have an enlightened and empowered membership capable of articulating, defending, demanding and representing your rights at workplace and other workers bodies locally and internationally and the wider community. the union shall role out intensive and continuous membership education & training to meet the current & future needs of the modern workplace. Gender and Women Empowerment;
Prejudice and tradition affect women’s choices and chances in the labour market. The union shall advance the full integration of women in the union & promote actively full gender parity in their leadership bodies and in their activities at all levels. Through our gender and empowerment program, the union has therefore developed action programs towards:
• Gender equality at the workplace, the labor market and society at large
• The full integration of women into trade union organizations & their access to leadership positions
• Gender perspectives in trade union work, at all levels. Charter of rights of Working Women:
• End discrimination in employment, training, promotion & security at work.
• Implement equal pay for work of equal value
• Health & safety at work, standards protecting women should also protect men (apart from maternity)
• Maternity protection through collective agreements, cash benefits no lower than two thirds of previous earnings during maternity leave.
• Support the sharing of family responsibilities, flexible working hours, better career development.
• Trade unions to organize increasing numbers of women workers develop a gender perspective in all activities and respond to women’s needs. Women, join the union and participate through women’s committees in developing and negotiating key legislative policies & Programme initiatives that confront & promote effective participation & representation of women in the union & workplace. Research, Documentation and Membership Engagement;
Through our quarterly e-newsletter, union website, interactive social media platforms, Union shall maintain membership engagements, updates, visit the union website for more information. If you join the union today, you will have a confidential partner with whom you can solve a workplace problem;
You will also have a partner to speak to you if you feel you are being treated unfairly;
You will also regularly meet with other union members to talk about common issues;
Join the union today to not only work together in resolving workplace problems and improving income & working conditions, but equally have an opportunity of taking part in democratically choosing the person to speak with managers on your behalf. Who can join UPSAJWU? Are you employed in Government & Autonomous bodies e.g. government parastatals, statutory authorities/commissions, Judiciary & allied sectors in Uganda, then your eligible to join this union. ACT NOW! Affiliation:
Uganda Parastatal, Statutory Authorities/Commissions and Judiciary workers’ Union (UPSAJWU) is nationally affiliated to Central Organisation of Free Trade Unions-COFTU, and any other international labour bodies with similar objectives. Source of Funding;
In a bid to promote union independence & ensure provision of excellent membership services, conduct research and development, maintain a vibrant and active membership, UPSAJWU relies on funding from membership monthly/annual subscriptions, in turn future business & investments. UPSAJWU Success Stories;
• On 22nd November 2011, UPSAJWU is also formally recognized Public Service Union under the Public Service Negotiating, Consultative & Disputes Settlement Machinery Act, 2008 as a legally constituted & representative body representing the interests of her members in matters concerning to their terms & conditions of service, giving Union officials the right of access to, contact and organize Union members in any government employing unit including all government departments, Ministries and autonomous bodies which the union covers.
• Members have formed committees to enhance continuous recruitment and organising
• Signed a collective bargaining agreement with workers of parliament of Uganda.
• Has a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) representing COFTU in the NSSF Board and Industrial Court;
• The union is represented by two people at the Public Service Negotiating & Consultative Council
• Has individual paid up members in Uganda Revenue Authority
• Launched UPSAJWU websi
