Overview

• The agreement includes a two-stage wage increase: 3% or at least €110 monthly starting April 2025, and 2.8% starting May 2026.
• Additional benefits include higher shift allowances, an increased 13th-month salary, and flexible work options, such as trading pay for extra vacation days.
• Municipalities face significant financial challenges, with Saxony alone estimating €820 million in additional costs by 2027.
• The deal prevents public sector strikes for 27 months, ensuring labor stability until March 2027.
• State employees, including teachers, are excluded from this agreement, with separate negotiations scheduled for autumn 2025.