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In a significant move impacting the agricultural sector, the new collective labor agreement (cao) introduces pivotal adjustments aimed at bolstering workforce stability and enhancing income security. Effective retroactively from January 1st, the agreement introduces a notable 4% wage increase, particularly benefiting employees in lower income brackets. Moreover, additional raises of 1.7% and 1.5% are slated for July 1st, 2024, and January 1st, 2025, respectively.
Furthermore, the revisions extend to travel expense reimbursements, with an increment of 2 cents per kilometer, bringing the total reimbursement to 23 cents per kilometer—aligned with fiscal guidelines. Noteworthy among the amendments is the elimination of derivative youth wages for nineteen-year-olds, with the entry-level salary now applicable from this age onwards.
Looking ahead, the cao’s duration provides a platform for stakeholders, including Glastuinbouw Nederland, Plantum, LTO Nederland, FNV, and CNV Vakmensen, to engage in discussions concerning the future agenda. These discussions are poised to inform subsequent cao negotiations, shaping the trajectory of the industry.
Glastuinbouw Nederland, reflecting on the new cao, underscores the pressing challenge of workforce availability faced by many agricultural enterprises. Amidst these labor market constraints, clarity on wage structures emerges as a critical factor for both employers and employees, underscoring the significance of the recent agreement.
The latest agricultural collective labor agreement heralds a pivotal moment for the industry, ushering in wage adjustments and provisions aimed at fortifying workforce stability and bolstering income security. As stakeholders navigate the evolving landscape, clarity on wage structures emerges as crucial for addressing labor market challenges and fostering sustained growth in the agricultural sector.
