Double bonus deal at Corus
The decision follows the threat of legal and industrial action against the steel giant by the Community union.
It has been campaigning for Corus to give employees the bonuses they said were due for the first two quarters of the financial year after the company unilaterally stopped the payments.
Community argued the bonus was based on agreements dating back 30 years and was a vital part of steelworkers' take-home pay.
Workers in Port Talbot did not receive their first- quarter bonus. Those at Trostre had, only to be told they would not have a second-quarter bonus.
Port Talbot councillor and steelworker Tony Taylor said he welcomed the decision.
He told the Post: "People within Corus have worked very hard through some trying times over the past few months.
"We have made incredible savings through everyone pulling together in the same direction, so it was a real slap in the face when the bonus was not paid.
"But people have seen sense, and I welcome the fact it is going to be paid. It will come at the right time.
"It is recognition of the hard work the workforce in Port Talbot, and everywhere within Corus, has put in to take the company through very troubled times."
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Community national officer for steel Roy Rickhuss said the union was delighted steelworkers would get the bonus in their next pay.
''This shows the true value of Community membership, because we've led the campaign to win back the bonus," said Mr Rickhuss.
"Community left no stone unturned in seeking a way to get back what our members worked hard for.
"We took legal action, we were preparing for industrial action and we always left the door open for dialogue with the company.
"Community's campaign has won a double bonus payday which will provide at least some comfort for Corus employees as we head towards Christmas. We're delighted Corus has made the right decision to pay our members their dues."
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