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The two “catches” in the metalworkers’ collective wage increases

Wages and salaries for employees in the metal industry are rising sharply - but with two caveats.

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The wage increases for metalworkers this fall have already been determined: as reported by the "Krone", the increase this time looks generous at first glance. But the devil is in the detail. We shed light on why not all of the almost 200,000 employees in the metal industry will benefit equally.

A year ago, after long and tough collective bargaining negotiations, employers and trade unions agreed on a fixed formula for wage increases in the fall of 2024. They wanted predictability for both employees and companies. The "Krone" shows in a clear graphic the percentage increase in wages and salaries in the metal industry from November 1. But there are two "catches".