Several trade unions (the FNV, CNV, AVV and CMHF) negotiated a collective agreement covering workers in provincial councils that will run to 31 December 2021 (and backdated to 1 January). Salaries rise by €50 from 1 January 2021, with a further increase of 1.2% from 1 July. There will also be a one-off payment of €750 (pro-rata for part-timers) on 1 September in appreciation of the flexibility shown during the Covid-19 crisis. The agreement also includes provisions to ensure sustainability of employment, covering parental leave, measures to support older workers and help for employees facing major life events.
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