Union NGG has reached a collective agreement for the approximately 7,000 employees in the East dairy industry. After a wave of strikes in almost all dairies and cheese factories, the union and its members achieved a wage increase of 8.3%. The increase will take place in two stages. There is also an inflation bonus of € 1,900. For skilled workers, the monthly salary increases by € 280. Trainees receive € 200 more, as well as an additional day off for the final exam. The collective agreement has a term of 12 months.
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