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4w ago

German Arbitration Panel Proposes Two-Stage Pay Increase for Public Sector Workers

The recommendation includes a 3% raise in April 2025, a 2.8% raise in May 2026, and additional benefits, with final negotiations set for April 5, 2025.

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Overview

  • The arbitration commission has proposed a two-stage salary increase: 3% (minimum €110) starting April 1, 2025, and 2.8% starting May 1, 2026.
  • The recommended 27-month contract includes increased annual bonuses, flexible working options, and modernization of job classifications.
  • Shift allowances would rise to €100 for shift work and €200 for alternating shifts starting July 2025, with other benefits like additional vacation days by 2027.
  • Unions and employers will review the proposal during final negotiations on April 5, 2025, with strikes currently paused under a peace obligation.
  • The proposal addresses labor shortages by allowing voluntary increases in working hours and improving conditions for emergency services and other key professions.