Collective contract negotiations for glassworks: wages rise!

Collective contract negotiations for glassworks: wages rise!

On May 20, 2025, the collective agreement negotiations for the approximately 5,500 employees of the glassworks industry began. The Pro-GE and GPA unions handed over a comprehensive claim that aims at the current challenges of the industry. The focus is particularly on the real increase in wages and salaries, with a special focus on the lower income groups. Another important point is the possibility of converting saved anniversary funds in leisure time and the introduction of a allowance for every child, for family allowance.

The new collective agreement is to come into force from June 1, 2025. The next negotiation date is already scheduled for June 4, 2025. Employees are to be improved.

results of the 2nd round of negotiations

In the current negotiations, especially during the second round of negotiations in the glass industry, a wage and salary qualification was achieved, which is based on a rolling inflation rate of 6.3 %. The collective agreement minimum wages and salaries are raised by 6.5 %. This also applies to the actual wages and actual salaries, which increase by 6.3 %, but a maximum of 350 euros. The increase also applies to the apprenticeship income, which is raised by 6.5 %, as well as for collective and internal allowances.

Another result of the negotiations is the increase in travel expenses and allowances by 6.33 %. In addition, the authorization was introduced for a tax and tax-free employee: inner bonus. According to the information from gpa.at , the new collective agreement will come into force on June 1, 2024 and has a term of 12 months. The new KV minimum wage is set at EUR 2,416.22 and represents an important support for the employees.

outlook on the negotiations

Negotiations in the glassworks industry are a crucial element of the spring wage round and reflect the efforts to offer the employees fair working conditions. With continuing inflation, the demands of the unions are more important than ever to address the economic challenges. The next dates in the negotiations will be crucial to ensure the desired result for the employees. Proge.at informs that the industry is also in a dynamic negotiating process in mind.