South African telecommunications firm, MTN and union leaders have reached a deal over bonuses on Thursday,July 16.
This deal ended a two-month strike that disrupted the supply of some new mobile phones in its home market.
About 2,000 workers led by the Communications Workers Union (CWU) embarked on an industrial action in May at Africa’s biggest mobile phone operator, demanding an eight per cent pay rise and 16 percent bonus payment.
The CWU said it had agreed to an 8 percent bonus payment this year and 12 percent next year. Both payments are guaranteed and not related to the performance of the company.
“Members are expected to go back to work within two days after the signing of the agreement,” CWU General Secretary Aubrey Tshabalala said.
Although both parties failed to reach a deal on monthly wages, but the CWU has said it would accept MTN’s 8 per cent offer if performance conditions are removed.
