A bargaining result was reached for wholesale textiles. The collective agreement will have a duration of two years. Wages will increase in two steps: in December 2024 and October 2025. The size of the pay rise depends on the basic gross monthly salary. Workers with the lowest pay, will receive 4% more as of 1 December 2024, and 4% more as of 1 October 2025. Workers with higher pay will either receive 3.5% or 2.5% more as of 1 December 2024, and 1 October 2025. In addition, everyone will receive a one-off payment of € 400 in January 2025. A net travel allowance of € 0.23 per km applies for a commuting distance of 15 km to a maximum of 30 km one way.
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