As Unia and Syna unions announced on Saturday, the majority of authorized construction workers accepted the new state framework agreement (LMV) at the construction conferences in Bern and Olten SO. They argued that a new LMV was in the interest of the entire industry.
But several delegates criticized the lack of higher wage growth in the face of the construction boom and rising cost of living. In addition, they would call for further improvements regarding increased time and time pressure on construction sites.
higher minimum wage
If the builders also accept the contract on January 13, the construction workers will be paid an additional 150 francs per month. In addition, the minimum wage will be increased by 100 CHF per month. These were the key points of the agreement reached at the end of November. The contract will be signed for three years. The current status contract expires on 31 December.
For several weeks, the builders association and unions sought an agreement for a new government contract. There were also rallies: around 15,000 construction workers across Switzerland took to the streets from October 17 to reaffirm their demands for a new LMV, according to unions Unia and Syna.
After nine rounds of deliberation, the unions finally reached an agreement with the master builders association on the night of November 28.
At the Baumeisterverband, the pressure for a deal is probably higher this time than in previous years. Because the shortage of qualified personnel is making the sector more and more difficult. Baby Boomers are retiring and not enough young people are arriving.
On January 13, the LMV will be voted on at the Swiss Builders Association’s delegates meeting. Only then will it be certain whether there will be a new LMV for the construction industry for the years 2023-2025. (SDA/you)