Retailer Carrefour has increased its offer in the third round of negotiations with unions, suggesting a 2.5% pay hike from November this year. The offer would mean an overall wage increase of 8.3% compared to August 2021. Some unions had threatened to call a strike, saying the supermarket chain's previous offer of 2% was insufficient as workers struggle with soaring inflation. The CFDT union said it would now discuss the offer with workers. The offer also includes a €100 extra payment in October and a 12% discount on purchases at Carrefour made by workers, the union added.
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