Collectively agreed wages rose by 5.3% in 2024, following a 7.1% increase in 2023. However, employers are warning that pay rises in 2025 will likely be more modest, as unions push for higher wages amid concerns about economic sustainability and inflation. Employers’ association AWVN has cautioned that the current wage demands are not economically feasible, with the country’s productivity declining and inflation remaining high. The employers’ association warned that union demands for this year’s agreements are creating unrealistic expectations among workers.
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