The union IG BCE and employers in the fine ceramics industry in west Germany agreed on a collective agreement. The 17,000 employees in the industry will receive a pay rise that adds up to a total of 5.05% through several pay steps, one-off payments and increases in Christmas bonuses and demographic funds. As of 1 January 2022, wages and salaries will rise by 2%. A further pay increase of 1.3% will follow on 1 January 2023. Depending on a company’s performance, there will be a one-off payment of €250, €500 or €650, which should be paid out as a ‘corona bonus’. Apprentices will receive 50% of the one-off payment.
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