Collective Bargaining Negotiations: 2.7 Percent More Salary for Construction Workers

A zero wage round for construction workers was averted in the collective bargaining negotiations, the Construction and Wood Union (GBH) announced on Wednesday. The new collective contractual minimum entry wage is 2,786.58 euros and the new collective contractual skilled worker entry wage is 3,271.35 euros. For a skilled worker, the agreement reached corresponds to a wage increase of 1,280 euros per year without allowances, bonuses and daily allowances. Overpayments remain in effect.

Union: Agreements in Collective Bargaining Negotiations for Construction Workers "Important Success"

According to GBH, the entry wages are the highest in Austria. GBH and FSG boss Josef Muchitsch (SPÖ): "In politically and economically difficult times, we were able to achieve a conclusion. An important success and a strong sign from the construction social partners." Three years of recession in the construction sector, rising costs and falling employment have strongly influenced the negotiations. It is crucial to keep the construction economic engine running, fight unemployment and sustainably support the employees in the face of rising prices. "This conclusion is an important step in this direction."

(APA/Red)

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