The news. The social partners in the Austrian metallurgy sector signed a two-year crisis agreement in 2025. This provided for a mid-term review of the situation. This was carried out on 22 September, with the confirmation of the second stage of the collective agreement. It will come into force on 1 November 2026. It provides for an increase in real wages of 1.9% and in minimum statutory/agreed wages of 2.1%, bringing the lowest minimum wage to 2,622.74 euros gross per month.
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