The unions FNV and NU’91 have negotiated a two-year collective agreement covering 470,000 workers in nursing and care homes and home care. All employees get a 2% pay rise from 1 March, with a minimum of € 65 per month, with an extra 1.25% for the lower salary scales, making it an effective 3.5% increase for the lowest salary scale. On 1 March 2023, there will be a further 3% increase for all workers. The agreement also includes improvements to travel expenses and provisions to reduce workload and improving schedules. The new agreements should give employees more control and certainty over working hours and a better work-life balance.
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