By Staff Reporter
Windhoek, Aug. 2 – Hartief, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has successfully concluded negotiations with the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU), resulting in a substantive agreement that will be effective from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. The agreement applies to all Bargaining Unit employees of Hartlief Continental Meat Products.
Under the terms of the substantive agreement, all Bargaining Unit employees will receive a 5.2% increase in their basic salaries, along with adjustments to both housing and transport allowances.
Gunther Ling, Managing Director (MD) of Hartlief, expressed his gratitude to all parties involved in the negotiation process, stating, “The session was positive and amicable and allowed us to conclude the agreement in a united fashion. This agreement is a testament to our commitment to our people, without whom Hartlief would not be the passionate, quality-delivering company that it is. All our employees help create the O&L Group Vision we are working towards, ‘to be a catalyst for positive change, creating new realities and fulfilling dreams’.”
Protasius Shitongeni, NAFAU Windhoek Branch Organiser, also appreciated the cooperative spirit demonstrated during the negotiations. Shitongeni said, “Firstly, I would like to thank the Hartlief Negotiation Committee for negotiating in good faith. Secondly, we extend our gratitude to all the stakeholders who made the negotiation process fruitful; we appraise them for their input. I trust that we will continue to have this excellent and open engaging relationship. Thank you, once more.”
The substantive agreement between Hartief and NAFAU represents a positive step towards maintaining harmonious labour relations and fostering mutual growth and prosperity for all parties involved.
