On November 1, two collective agreements came into force, introducing for the first time a "system of sectoral bonuses" in the metal and chemical industries. Four days later, two similar agreements were signed between the IG-Metall and BAP an iGZ, the two key temporary employers' organizations. This time, they cover agency workers employed in the textile and clothing and wood and plastic industries. The BAP employers' organization said employers have met the government's goals: singing agreements introducing equal pay between temporary and permanent workers in "all the sectors" with the trade unions. However, whereas negotiations for similar agreements are still stuck in other sectors, unions are far from sharing this view and are still calling for an Equal Pay Act. (Ref. 120651)
Stop wage dumping. On April 1, 2013, agency workers in the textile and clothing industry, and in wood and plastic, will enjoy a bonus system. The amount of the bonus will vary depending on the duration of the assignment. In textile and clothing, they will get a 5 percent bonus after 6 weeks in the same company, 10 percent after 3 months, 15 percent after 5 months, 20percent after 7 months and, finally, 25 percent after 9 months. In wood and plastic, the bonuses will range between 20...
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