On 11 December, seven trade unions representing workers in the wood and paper industry and the employers’ association HUP signed a groundbreaking sectoral agreement. The new agreement is one of only three sectoral collective agreement in the private sector in Croatia, along with the one for construction, hospitality and tourism. The collective agreement for the wood and paper industry is the result of an initiative of the Union of Independent Trade Unions of Croatia (SSSH) and its affiliates to launch collective negotiations in further sectors such as the food industry, metal industry and agriculture. The agreement for the wood and paper industry defines, among other things, seven pay categories, depending on the complexity of the work, as well as a minimum of 27 days for annual leave. The agreement entered into force on 1 January 2024.
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