Overview

• The mediators have recommended a two-stage salary increase: 3% or at least €110 per month starting April 2025, and 2.8% in May 2026.
• The proposed agreement includes a 27-month contract duration and increased annual bonuses starting in 2026.
• Employees outside hospitals and care facilities may exchange part of their annual bonus for additional vacation days beginning in 2026.
• Unions and employers will resume negotiations on April 5 and 6, 2025, to decide whether to accept the proposal or continue the dispute.
• The wage conflict has caused widespread disruptions to public services, with unions citing inflation and increased workloads as key drivers of their demands.