More money from May 27,400 woodworkers - this is how you benefit!

More money from May 27,400 woodworkers - this is how you benefit!

On April 22, 2025, a new collective agreement for the wood industry was concluded after intensive negotiations. This agreement affects around 27,400 employees from around 1,300 companies in Austria. The first salary increase is scheduled to take effect on May 1, 2025. According to 5min.at , the actual wages and salaries are raised by 2.75 % per month is.

In addition, the collective agreement minimum wages, minimum salaries and apprenticeship income increase by 2.8 %. In the first year of apprenticeship, commercial apprentices are expected to earn 1,000 euros 1,000 euros. The total term of the new collective agreement is two years and ends on April 30, 2027.

increase in wages and apprenticeship income

The Bau-Holz (GBH) union (GBH) on March 19, 2023 has achieved a wage increase of 2.85 % for carpenters: inside and wood designers: inside. From May 1, 2025, 18,500 employees benefit from this increase. Particularly noteworthy are the increasing minimum wages in the collective agreement for wood designers that are increased more. This was emphasized in the summary of gbh-news.at

The adaptation also includes allowances, premiums and daily allowances, which are increased by 2.85 %. The day money is also standardized and raised to 2.35 euros per hour. A significant improvement affects the Christmas bonus, which is increased to 4.33 weeks of wages, which corresponds to a full 13th and 14th monthly salary.

Details about the apprenticeship income

With the new collective agreement, the apprenticeship income also increases. For carpenters and carpenters, the regulation provides for the following amounts in the first year of apprenticeship: 890 euros for the first, 1,070 euros for the second, 1,260 euros for the third and 1,410 euros for the fourth year of apprenticeship. For wood designers, the first apprenticeship income is 850 euros, while it reaches 1,320 euros for the fourth year. This information comes from the comprehensive overview of wko.at .

From May 1, 2026, there will be a further increase in wages that are based on the percentage change in the consumer price index (VPI) compared to the previous year. In addition, apprentices who are 18 years old have the right to receive the income of the third year of apprenticeship from the following payroll period. This measure is intended to ensure a fair remuneration.

Overall, the collective agreement aims to pay a fair remuneration for carpenters: inside and wood designers: to ensure inside and to strengthen the economic sector. The chairman of the union, Josef Muchitsch, emphasizes the importance of the social partnership and the continuous dialogue as decisive factors for the successful conclusion of the collective agreement.