FQM Trident Limited, Signs a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with four union bodies
FQM Trident Limited, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals has signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with four union bodies – National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW); Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ); United Mine Workers Union of Zambia (UMUZ); Miners and Allied Workers Union (MAWU).
The parties agreed on an interim agreement for eight (8) months for the applicable terms for which the salary increment shall be effective from 1st May 2022 to 31st December 2022. A full agreement shall be negotiated to replace the interim one by or before its expiry for a tenure to be agreed thereon.
Part of the agreement states that basic salaries for all eligible employees shall be increased by 11% across the board effective 1st May 2022 to 31st December 2022. It is further agreed that the Company shall pay salary arrears relating to the agreed salary increment plus housing allowance effective 1st January 2022.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, FQM Trident Ltd General Manager, Sean Egner said he was pleased to sign the CBA with the employees represented by the unions as it confirms the strong relationship between management and the employees; demonstrating the ability to table issues and reach a resolution together.
