The government, local authorities and trade unions reached a deal on higher pay for the country’s 2.5 million public-sector workers, staving off the possibility of indefinite strikes. Trade union Ver.di had called for significant raises as the country grapples with high inflation. Among other things, the deal entails tax-free one-off payments totalling € 3,000 in several stages, with the first € 1,240 to be handed out in June 2023, followed by € 220 each month from July to February 2024. In March 2024, monthly pay for all public workers will increase by € 200, followed by a 5.5% salary increase, with a minimum increase of € 340. The agreement runs for 24 months. The compromise is largely based on a proposal by arbitrators who were called in after talks broke down last month.
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