The employers’ association AWVN reported that the upward trend in collective labour agreements continued in July, with an average wage raise of 2.3%. The July average was the highest monthly average of the year so far. The average negotiated wage increase for the whole year would therefore be 1.9%. A great variety can be seen in the collective labour agreements concluded this year. The most frequently made wage agreement is 2.0%, but there are also quite a few agreements without a pay rise. This diversity reflects the state of the economy: some sectors and companies are doing very well but others are struggling.
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