Despite record turnover: wage negotiations in the construction sector fail

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The association claimed in a statement on Wednesday that construction workers already earn the highest commercial wages in Switzerland. Moreover, their wages have increased by four percent since 2022.

In 2023, the social partners would have agreed on a collective wage increase of 150 francs per month. According to the wage survey, this corresponds to an increase of between 1.9 and 3 percent. In 2022, individual wage increases would have amounted to 1.5 percent.

Inflation is likely to level off in 2024. According to the association, workers in the construction sector earn an average of 13 monthly salaries of 6,300 francs.

The unions Unia and Syna were against this. The master builder’s association insists on a zero round and breaks off negotiations. In real terms, wages would fall. This is incomprehensible, irresponsible and dangerous, as prices, rents and healthcare premiums rise.

At the same time, turnover in the construction sector is at a record high and there is a serious shortage of skilled workers. The denied cost of living compensation was “catastrophic”. In the meantime, the master builder’s association advises its members not to sign contracts without automatic adjustments to the cost of living. That’s right.

The refusal of a general wage increase by the association management in the third round of discussions is all the more incomprehensible. Unia and Syna call on the representatives of the master builder’s association to correct this “lack of respect” and bring the association’s leadership back to the negotiating table. (SDA)

Source:Blick