Public sector employees in Germany’s states will receive a 5.8 percent wage increase in three stages, following an agreement reached between the ver.di and dbb beamtenbund unions and the states.
Recent Wage Agreement Reached
According to the unions, the increase will amount to at least 100 euros per month, with junior staff receiving 150 euros more. The new collective bargaining agreement will run for 27 months, until January 31, 2028.
Talks commenced at the beginning of December, and in recent weeks, warning strikes took place.
Further information is forthcoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the negotiations begin?
Negotiations between the unions and the states began in early December.
How long will the new collective bargaining agreement last?
The new collective bargaining agreement will run for 27 months, until January 31, 2028.
How much of a raise will junior staff receive?
Nachwuchskräfte, or junior staff, will receive 150 euros more per month.
How might this agreement influence future wage negotiations in other sectors of the German economy?
