Netherlands : agreement in principle in metal sector (Metalektro)

After a period of unsuccessful negotiations followed by a long series of strikes (article n°9247), the trade union and employers delegations reached an accord in principle for a new collective agreement. The deal, which will have a duration of 37 months (1 May 2015 till 1 June 2018), was formulated on 11 February in a protocol that will be sent to the members for approval. It is expected that the outcome will become final around mid-March 2016.
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The wage paragraphs include a nominal improvement of the youth wages, a general pay increase of 2.1% on 1 April 2016, a nominal bonus of 0.5% in July 2016, a general increase of 1.25% on 1 January 2017, a nominal bonus of 0.6% in March 2017, a general increase of 1% on 1 August 2017 and a general wage increase of 1.55% on 1 January 2018. Additionally, employers will pay a levy to the sectoral social funds in 2016 and 2017 for training and education.

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