Universities agreement: pay rise and solidarity
All university employees receive a structural salary increase of 3 percent and a one-off bonus. The negotiation agreement for a new collective labor agreement also pays attention to employees with a temporary contract who are in uncertainty due to the corona crisis.
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De AOb, the other unions and the employers' organization VSNU present *Read this article in Englishtheir agreements today for a new collective labor agreement for the universities that runs from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020. The agreements apply to some 55 university employees.
An important point during the negotiations were the temporary contracts of some employees, for example of PhD students, researchers and lecturers who, due to the corona crisis, cannot continue their research and have therefore been in uncertainty for some time. The AOb asked for this rather attention. “Plans have to be made for this group in the short term,” says AObnegotiator Donald Pechler. "We reserve money for this in this CLA."
For the problems that arose in the field of employment conditions due to the corona crisis, 0,45 percent of the available wage margin has been reserved. For example, universities can use this money to extend a temporary contract. The negotiators will make specific agreements on how to spend the money in the coming weeks.
AObnegotiator Donald Pechler: 'It is currently very difficult for young researchers not to know whether they can complete their research'
Pechler: “It is very difficult for young researchers at the moment not to know whether they can complete their research. We will work with employers to see whether and how we can make this legally possible, regardless of the financial resources; temporary contracts can sometimes not just be extended. It would be a huge loss of capital if research could not be completed as a result. ”
As of June 1, 2020, all employees will see a structural salary increase of 3 percent on their salary slip. In that month the universities also pay a one-off gross payment of 750 euros.
In June 2020, university employees will receive a one-off bonus of 750 euros gross for a full-time job
Other appointments
The unions and employers also agreed to extend the 'vitality pact scheme' - a trial to keep employees healthy at work until retirement age - until 31 December 2021. Employees who are five years before their state pension age will receive the opportunity to work less.
An ombudsman function at all universities is another agreement that the employers and employees have agreed upon. Just like a study of the career prospects for young academic staff.
Consult supporters
Both the VSNU and the unions are now going to present the agreement to the members. If they agree to the agreements, there will be a definitive collective labor agreement on 5 June. At the AOb the sector council will discuss the agreements this month. Get it this week AObmembers an email so that they can let them know what they think of the agreement. The negotiators hold a webinar for members with questions.
Curious about all agreements? Download the negotiation agreement.
En español: Negotiation settlement Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. Read this article in Dutch.
