Frankfurt am Main The approximately 40,000 employees of the German paper industry will receive more money in the coming year.
In the third round of negotiations in Sulzbach near Frankfurt, the collective bargaining partners agreed on a uniform increase of 200 euros for all wage levels, which will be implemented in two stages. Fixed amounts particularly benefit the lower wage brackets.
As also announced by the IG BCE on Saturday, a shift allowance will also be increased by 50% and an inflation allowance of 3,000 euros will be paid in three one-off payments. This amount is tax and duty free as per federal government requirements. The collective agreement has a duration of 24 months until 30 September 2024.
Employees who work 24 hours a day in continuous shifts are eligible for the allowance. IG BCE had asked for a doubling.
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