At Twente Personeelsdiensten , we keep a close eye on collective bargaining developments. The recent news surrounding the new Metal and Technology collective bargaining agreement was therefore also welcomed by us, as a loyal supplier to more than 20 organizations covered by this collective bargaining agreement. After more than a year without a significant wage increase, we can now delight our employees with an increase of 7% from July 1, 2024. This also makes the attractiveness of the sector higher again compared to other sectors.
The content of the agreement
The new collective bargaining agreement, which takes effect April 1, 2024 and runs until February 1, 2026, brings significant changes, including a total wage increase of 13% over 22 months. This is a godsend for the many professionals in the sector, who contribute daily to the growth and development of companies in the Netherlands. The Metal CBA is the largest CBA in the Netherlands, with as many as 340,000 employees and 30,000 employers covered by it.
Wage increases are applied as follows:
- Effective July 1, 2024: A 7% wage increase.
- As of March 1, 2025: A structural wage increase of €100.00 per month, representing an increase of about 3% for the average salary in the sector. For young people in the sector, this increase even means an increase of 12 to 20%.
- Effective Oct. 1, 2025: Another 3% wage increase.
For our employees, this means not only directly higher pay, but also another gap with the legal minimum wage of €13.68. Because of the lagging increase, the minimum wages had become very close. The pay increase as of July 1 is even paid retroactively, which means they can expect a nice extra on their paychecks soon.
Further changes to the agreement
The agreement does not only include wage improvements. The Early Retirement Scheme (RVU) will continue, which allows older workers to retire earlier. This is an important arrangement that helps restore work-life balance, especially for those who have worked in the industry for long years.
In addition, the age for senior days remains at 55, which is a major victory for working seniors in the industry. This means that workers can enjoy extra days off earlier, contributing to their sustainable employability.
A responsible agreement for the future
At Twente Personeelsdiensten , we attach great importance to the sustainable employability of our employees. The new agreement pays close attention to this. Employers and unions will work together to ensure that everyone in the sector can continue to work in a healthy and productive manner. This also means more opportunities for training and development, with training vouchers and career coaches to help employees continue to develop their skills.
Read more about the CLA agreement on the FNV: There is a new Metal & Technology collective agreement - FNV
What else do we find?
At Twente Personeelsdiensten , we welcome the increase in the Metal and Engineering sector and are proud of our clients who are covered by this collective bargaining agreement. Our target group also mostly consists of welders, production workers, operators and mechanics with experience in the metal. Because of the increase, they are now less likely to think about a job where they can start earning a higher salary. It adds to their engagement, purchasing power and stable base. So although the raise is substantial, it brings benefits to both employer and employee!
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