Austria -Pay deal in pulp and paper -January 21, 2015

The negotiators in the paper branch reached an agreement that guarantees the purchase power of the 9,500 workers in the sector. From 1 March 2015 the minimum wages increase with 2%, whilst the apprentice pay will increase with 3%. Further improvements were agreed in the payment of travel costs and the compensation for inconvenient work. The deal includes a further harmonisation between white and blue collar workers of the waiting period for service anniversaries and years of service.   German: http://www.ots.at/presseaussendung/OTS ...    

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