Solidarity has declared a dispute with Telkom about the company’s interpretation of a 2006 wage agreement, the trade union said on Wednesday.
”Telkom’s interpretation of the wage agreement concluded with Solidarity in 2006 deprives workers of part of their remuneration,” Solidarity said.
”The company’s interpretation of the agreement affects the amount by which the employees’ total package was to have been increased from April 1 this year.”
Solidarity has given Telkom until August 28 to rectify the matter before it will consider further action. It has also instructed its legal team and economist Ulrich Joubert to investigate the matter.
The dispute was declared on Monday.
Telkom spokesperson Lulu Letlape said: ”Telkom is dealing with the matter internally and is confident of an expeditious and amicable resolution.” — Sapa