MTN and striking workers fail to connect on wage demands
25 May 2015 - 02:17
Striking workers rejected MTN's compromise offer of an 8% annual bonus, double its original offer. But the Communication Workers' Union yesterday confirmed that it has revised its bonus demand to 12% from 16%.MTN and the union have been in negotiations throughout the weekend. MTN obtained a court order on Friday prohibiting strikers from blocking access to its offices and intimidating non-strikers.The union members walked out on Wednesday.MTN chief human resources officer Themba Nyathi said the company had made "an over-generous offer" to pay 12% bonuses from 2016 onwards, regardless of how the company performs. He said the strike did not affect the company's core functions as it was confined to entry-level jobs...
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