Agreement Reached in Cleaning Collective Agreement

Due to high inflation, the collective agreement in the field of monument, facade, and building cleaning, which was originally concluded for three years, has been renegotiated. The social partners agreed on an average wage increase of 3.25 percent starting at the beginning of 2026 for the approximately 66,000 workers, as the vida union announced on Friday. For skilled workers, income will increase by 4.5 percent. Apprentices will receive 6 percent more.

"Pleasing Result"

"With the current renegotiation, we have achieved a pleasing result - despite the economically tense situation in other sectors," said Gernot Kopp, chairman of the vida building management department, according to the press release. He saw "a strong signal for a female-dominated industry that is often overlooked." The hourly wages will then range between 12.37 and 15.12 euros gross.

The next negotiations for the cleaning collective agreement are planned for autumn 2027. This collective agreement is then to come into force on January 1, 2028.

(APA/Red)

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