SirWasabi posted:The bonuses turn out to be part of a new union deal, signed last week. Nothing to do with the tax breaks for the Republican donors.
You might have researched that a little better. The bonus is reported to be in addition to the union negotiated bonus:
AT&T told CNBC the bonuses announced on Wednesday are above and beyond any existing agreements, which means some workers would get two $1,000 allocations: One with a new contract, and one when the tax reform bill is signed.