Austria - Agreement for the electrical and electronics industry - May 31, 2026

On 28 May, GPA and PRO-GE unions concluded the negotiations for the approximately 60,000 employees in the electrical and electronics industry. In the fifth round of negotiations, they were able to reach a comprehensive agreement with permanent wage and salary increases as well as improvements to the framework agreement. A total of twelve weeks of negotiations, works meetings, and strike resolutions were necessary to reach this agreement. Retroactive to 1 May 2026, minimum wages and salaries, as well as apprentice wages, will increase by 3%. Collectively agreed allowances and expense reimbursements will also be increased by 3%. The allowances for the second and third shifts will be raised in stages to € 1.50 per hour and € 4 per hour. Actual earnings will increase by 1.85% plus € 22.

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