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Logistics industry in Saxony-Anhalt: wages rise significantly from December!
Employees in Saxony-Anhalt benefit from wage increases in the logistics industry from December 2023, thanks to new collective agreements.
Logistics industry in Saxony-Anhalt: wages rise significantly from December!
An important step for the logistics industry in Saxony-Anhalt: From December 1, 2023, employees can look forward to higher wages. The central innovations were agreed in a collective agreement between the Verdi union and the employers' associations after lengthy negotiations took place. These increases of a total of 10 percent by June 2027 should not only ensure more financial relief, but also serve as an incentive to keep specialists in the industry.
As early as December, wages increase by 3.7 percent. Another increase of 3.4 percent will follow in September 2024, followed by a last adaptation of 2.1 percent in June 2027. In addition, the annual payments, such as Christmas bonus, are increased by 100 euros each in 2026 and 2027. MDR reports that the logistics industry not only includes transport and storage services, but also the activities of drivers, warehouses and merchants. It is estimated that around 80,000 employees in Saxony-Anhalt work in this area, which is considered to be particularly important for the economy.
Economic perspectives
The employers' association LVSA is satisfied with the result achieved. It is hoped that the wage increases will have a positive economic effect, as employees will have more money at their disposal and can therefore consume more, even in low-income regions. Ultimately, this should help stabilize income development in the industry and strengthen the purchasing power of employees. [n-tv].
The increase in training allowances and the introduction of a fourth year of training are further commendable points of the new collective agreement. This shows that the industry is investing in the future and also wants to promote new talents. The term of the new collective agreement extends until July 31, 2027 and provides for a regular adaptation of wages. Hallespektrum reports of a balanced and future-oriented result, which will certainly not only be for the employees, but also for companies in Saxony-Anhalt.
These positive developments in the logistics industry show that negotiations between employees and employers can be quite fruitful. The good hand that both sides demonstrated during the talks could be the key to a more stable and competitive future for logistics in Saxony-Anhalt.