Following difficult negotiations, the IG BAU (Construction, Agriculture and Environment Union) bargaining commission has concluded a new collective agreement with the Federal Association of Agricultural Contractors (BLU). This agreement brings significant improvements to wages, salaries, and benefits. Retroactive to 1 April 2025: 10.3% increase for skilled workers in pay group 3 and 4.5% increase for all other pay groups; €50 increase in monthly training allowance. From 1 January 2026: 5.2% increase for pay group 1; 7.1% increase for pay group 2 and 3.7% increase for salary group 1. The collective agreement has a term of 18 months (1 April 2025 to 30 September 2026).
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