Telecom Fiji has come out today saying that all employees whose positions have been affected have freely accepted a redundancy package.

Group Manager Marketing and Public Relations Officer Vanessa Kilner made the comments responding to claims by the Post and Telecom Workers Union that its members working for TFL are being given instant dismissal letters as TFL proceeds with making 177 workers redundant.

Kilner said employees whose positions have been affected, have freely accepted a redundancy package which includes an immediate exit from the company, however the exact details of this package remains confidential between the two parties.

TFL Acting CEO Sakeasi Seru earlier stated that the restructuring exercise identified a total of 177 positions to be made redundant, following which the company held open dialogue sessions with its staff nationwide.

Seru said consultations have been held between the company and the Post and Telecom Workers Union as 135 of its members are affected.