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More pay for employees: collective bargaining agreement in the food industry!
Employees in the food industry in MV receive higher wages and better working conditions through a new collective agreement.
More pay for employees: collective bargaining agreement in the food industry!
In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania there is a lot of haggling over more wages, and it seems as if the food industry has finally tied the knot in the negotiations. After tough rounds and a few warning strikes, such as in the Lübz brewery and the Schwerin Nestlé factory, employers and the NGG union were able to agree on a collective agreement. This agreement not only brings more money, but also better working conditions for the employees. NDR reports that Wages will rise in three stages by a total of over six percent, which is particularly important for the approximately 2,100 employees in the fruit and vegetable industry.
The new regulations are no coincidence. Affected companies such as Dr. Oetker in Wittenburg and Nestlé in Schwerin can prepare for certain changes. The daily vacation allowance will be increased from ten to just under 16 euros. Trainees can look forward to a repayment of 75 euros more per month, and this regulation also puts additional money in the young people's pockets. Nordkurier reports that the collective agreement is valid until March 31, 2027, which creates planning security for the employees.
Tariff increases in several stages
When it comes to wage increases, things get three times more exciting. From July 1, 2025, wages will rise by 3%, followed by a further increase of 2.5% from April 1, 2026. And as the icing on the cake, in September 2026 there will be an extra 20 euros per month for all employees. Also the tariff database testifies that such regular adjustments are entirely new to the industry and represent a significant step towards fair pay.
What is particularly pleasing is that trainees are not left empty-handed: in addition to the aforementioned 75 euros more per month from June 2025, they also expect further salary increases from next year. A special regulation also allows you a day off before the final exam - true to the motto: You have to have a little time off!
The union's assessments are mixed. Although a compromise has been reached that makes employees better off, there remains a downer: the NGG criticizes employers who want to consolidate persistently low wages in the East. Ultimately, it is important to continue working on fair work arrangements and strengthening employee rights, as the last strikes have impressively shown.
A look at all of the new wage increases shows: In the next 24 months, employees and trainees can benefit from an increase of around 6.2%. This is an important step towards more fairness in the industry's wage structure and promises that such collective agreements can have a lasting effect in the future.