The negotiations which lasted 2 months ended by an agreement on last 20 June. For the first time, social partners managed to agree without the presence of a representative of the Ministry of Labour. It will come into effect on July 1, 2006 and will be effective until the end of the year 2007.
A mechanism for wage increases. This agreement, which is due to apply in there is no other agreement concluded at a lower level, provides for a wage increase of 2 % per year and a further increase if...