Every 2 years, union ACV Puls negotiates wage and employment conditions in the food industry. In October, the unions and the employers reached a new agreement which foresees a purchasing power premium of € 250 for employees. Other elements include an increase of the allowance for commuting by car from 70% to 80%, an increase of the bicycle allowance to € 0.27 per kilometre, from February 2024, and an increase in the reimbursement of childcare costs from € 3 to € 5.
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