NUST workers get 7% salary hike
Hard work recognised, university says
Napwu's deputy general secretary Matheus Ndeshikeya said the negotiations were completed in record time.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has reached an agreement with the Namibia Public Workers Union (Napwu) and the Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN) regarding salary increases.
The public service union represented administrative staff, while TUN participated on behalf of academics during the months-long negotiations.
The final outcome, announced last week, grants NUST employees a 7% salary increase, while the university's executive management will each receive a 4.9% increase. Additionally, specific levels within the grading system will receive transport allowances, according to NUST.
'Mature' negotiations
The university’s vice-chancellor Dr Erold Naomab said last week: “This adjustment signifies our ongoing commitment to recognising the hard work our employees do, a contribution that is essential to the success of our institution. I encourage the employees to spend their earnings wisely.”
Napwu's deputy general secretary, Matheus Ndeshikeya, said the negotiations were completed in record time, from April until now, indicating that all parties participated in good spirits. “We have become transparent in our approach, which shows that our relationship has matured. We also aim to ensure that our productivity aligns with our demands,” he said.
Dr Gabriel Nhinda and Dr Theresia Mushaandja represented the teaching staff on behalf of TUN, and according to them, reaching the agreement on the increase was not easy, especially considering the difficult economic circumstances the country is facing.
The public service union represented administrative staff, while TUN participated on behalf of academics during the months-long negotiations.
The final outcome, announced last week, grants NUST employees a 7% salary increase, while the university's executive management will each receive a 4.9% increase. Additionally, specific levels within the grading system will receive transport allowances, according to NUST.
'Mature' negotiations
The university’s vice-chancellor Dr Erold Naomab said last week: “This adjustment signifies our ongoing commitment to recognising the hard work our employees do, a contribution that is essential to the success of our institution. I encourage the employees to spend their earnings wisely.”
Napwu's deputy general secretary, Matheus Ndeshikeya, said the negotiations were completed in record time, from April until now, indicating that all parties participated in good spirits. “We have become transparent in our approach, which shows that our relationship has matured. We also aim to ensure that our productivity aligns with our demands,” he said.
Dr Gabriel Nhinda and Dr Theresia Mushaandja represented the teaching staff on behalf of TUN, and according to them, reaching the agreement on the increase was not easy, especially considering the difficult economic circumstances the country is facing.
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