Finally, there is action in the tough negotiations between master builders and Büezern! Representatives of Unia and Syna unions and the Builders’ Association met for the eighth time on Tuesday. Forever the same agenda item: Renewal of the state framework contract in the main construction trade.
Look, the builders are taking a step towards the troops. Offer to Büezer: general wage increase of 150 francs per month from 2023. “These increases correspond to wage increases of 3.3 percent for low-income earners, well above anticipated inflation,” the builders say. There will be an increase of 60 CHF to the minimum wages.
“Above-average pay rise”
One thing is clear for construction bosses: “We are offering an above-average pay rise with this offer.” And he continues: “This year we are taking a big step towards unions to make a contract possible. And to avoid a no-contract situation. »
However, the unions demanded a general wage increase of 190 francs. 40 francs more than the builders were offering. So you still can’t find it there. They reject the 60-franc increase to the minimum wage, as it cannot meet even half of the inflation.
No paid breaks
No agreement could be reached on reducing the burden of construction workers demanded by the unions. The unions say in dismay: “The differences are mainly due to the builders’ association wanting to extend the workweek up to 50 hours without overtime pay. He also refuses paid vacation.”
After all: Glad SBV is moving away from demands for longer working days in the summer. Negotiations will enter the ninth round on 28 November. 80,000 employees are directly affected by the outcome of the negotiations.