The National Union of Workers has achieved a significant milestone for its members at Yaqara Pastoral Company Pte Ltd, following a successful resolution of negotiations that brought an end to four days of industrial action. The union announced that workers will receive a wage increase of 10 percent, retroactively applied over two years.
“This is a big win for Yaqara union members,” stated the union, expressing satisfaction with the agreement reached after four days of protests. The wage increase will be implemented in two phases, with the first 5 percent taking effect from January 1, 2024, and a second 5 percent from January 1, 2025.
In addition to the wage hikes, the new agreement includes several important employment benefits. Unused sick leave for the year 2025 will be paid out promptly, and sick leave that was previously deducted due to workplace injuries will be reinstated and compensated in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Furthermore, three union members who had been on half pay for three months in 2024 will now receive full compensation. Workers who were denied overtime payments as mandated by the Collective Agreement will also receive their due payments by March 30, 2026. A review of job classifications is to be conducted to guarantee equitable wages and ensure equal pay for equivalent work.
Notably, union members who participated in the strike from February 16 to February 19, 2026, will be compensated for the strike period. With the resolution of the dispute, workers are set to return to their duties at 7 a.m. today, marking a hopeful end to the negotiation phase and a step forward for workplace rights and conditions at Yaqara Pastoral Company. This outcome illustrates the power of collective action and negotiation in securing fair labor practices.
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