Switzerland - Construction workers get higher wages - January 31, 2023

After the construction workers, the master builders’ association also approved a new collective agreement. This means that construction workers receive an additional 150 francs (€ 150) a month in wages. In addition, the minimum wage will be increased by CHF 100 (€ 100). These changes apply retroactively from 1 January 2023, as announced by the Builders’ Association (SBV). The agreement is valid for three years. The SBV and the unions Unia and Syna are now applying to the Federal Council for the new state framework agreement (LMV) to be declared generally binding.

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