Apr 8, 2015
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A sector-wide collective agreement was concluded with a 2.8% wage rise over 17 months.
Trade union IG-BCE and the employers in the chemical sector concluded a sector-wide collective agreement with a 2.8% wage rise over 17 months. In addition the employers' contributions to the sector’s ‘Demographic Fund’ will increase substantially over a period of 24 months from 550 euros in 2015, up to 750 euros in 2017. The agreement will apply to 550,000 employees across 1,900 companies. IG-BCE said the funds should help older workers reduce their hours.
English: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-3014927/German-chemical-industry ...
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