The trade unions have agreed on a new collective agreement with the management of the Rotterdam public transport company RET. Agreements have been made about a structural pay increase, additional birth leave and a pool for extra temporary capacity. All wages will increase by €80 per month from 1 February 2022. In February 2023 wages will increase by 2%, with a minimum of €65. It has also been agreed that if inflation exceeds 2% in 2023, the difference will be supplemented by the RET.
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