New Year, New Wage Increase: Chemical Industry Workers Receive Pay Bump
Negotiations Conclude with Six to Seven Percent Pay Increase, Enhanced Protection
Details of the Agreement
After three days of intense negotiations, the IGBCE (Industrial Union of Chemical, Energy, Mining, and Paper Workers) and the Arbeitgeberverband Chemie (German Chemical Industry Association) have reached an agreement on a new collective wage agreement for the chemical industry in Germany. The agreement provides for a pay increase of six to seven percent for all chemical workers, along with enhanced job protection measures.
The new wage agreement will take effect on January 1, 2023, and will run for 18 months. The pay increase will be split into two parts: a 3.25 percent increase in January 2023, followed by a further increase of three to three and a half percent in April 2024. Additionally, the agreement includes a number of measures to improve job security for chemical workers, including restrictions on outsourcing and temporary employment.
Conclusion
The new wage agreement is a significant victory for chemical workers in Germany. It provides a much-needed pay increase, along with important protections for their jobs. The agreement is a testament to the strength of the IGBCE and its members, and it sends a clear message that the chemical industry is committed to its workers.
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