Deal Brokered to End ABC Staff’s Pay Stand-Off ABC management and staff representatives have reached a tentative agreement, ending the first major strike at the national broadcaster in decades. The new deal includes a 4 percent pay increase in the first year, followed by two 3.25 percent raises. Employees at the top of several bands will also have opportunities for career progression and additional bonuses.

• Tentative agreement reached between ABC management and staff representatives.
• Ends the first major strike at the national broadcaster in decades.
• Pay increase of 4% in the first year, followed by two 3.25% raises.
• Previous offer was 3.5% in the first year.
• A proposed $1,000 bonus was not included.
• Opportunities for career progression and added bonuses for employees at the top of several bands.