CLA negotiations will continue in January
Five education CLAs will expire on 1 January. Those of primary education, secondary education, higher professional education, universities and research institutions.
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“Due to the corona crisis, uncertainty about financing and the increased pension premium, we have unfortunately not yet been able to make new agreements for the longer term,” says AObdriver Douwe van der Zweep.
The collective bargaining talks will continue in January in all education sectors. It is certain that it is not a simple collective labor agreement round this time, explains Van der Zweep. "The higher pension contribution for example, causes pension costs to rise. This puts pressure on the room for salary increases. But the corona crisis also leaves its mark."
The deployment of the AOb is investing: in lowering the workload, in corona measures and in a decent wage increase
In higher education, institutions also wonder whether they will be compensated for the larger student numbers. Van der Zweep: "While the deployment of the AOb precisely calls for investments, including in reducing the workload, corona measures and a decent wage increase."
Protected
De AOb consciously chose not to cancel the collective labor agreements that expire on 1 January. This extends the existing agreements and employees continue to be protected under the conditions of the current collective labor agreements.
Collective agreements that are not terminated generally remain in force for one year, unless agreed otherwise. In higher professional education, the 'tacit extension' lasts until 1 October 2021 at the latest. The regular twelve months apply to primary and secondary education. Van der Zweep: "But as mentioned, the consultations with employers will continue in January. Among other things, to make agreements for the current corona time."
Teaching staff covered by the CLA for primary education received an extra one this year year-end bonus.
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