a.s.r. and the trade unions have reached an agreement on a new collective labor agreement (cao)
a.s.r. and the trade unions FNV Finance, De Unie, and CNV have reached a negotiation agreement for a new cao, valid from July 1, 2024, until April 1, 2025. Subject to the approval of a majority of the members of the trade unions, a.s.r. will have a new cao effective from July 1st, with a duration of 9 months.
Employees will receive a salary increase of 4.75%, with a minimum of €250 gross (on a full-time basis). Other agreements have been made regarding the salary structure, travel expenses, remote work budget, and the duration of the social plan. Additionally, the possibility of reducing the standard annual working hours for the next cao is being explored. The trade unions will present the results to their members with a positive recommendation.
The union members will vote on the negotiation agreement in the coming weeks. The outcome will be announced no later than July 12. If a majority approves, the new cao will be retroactively effective from July 1. The trade unions will inform their members about the voting process in the coming days.
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