After lengthy negotiations, the federal government, municipalities and trade unions have reached an agreement and have been able to reach a collective agreement. Around 2.5 million public sector employees will benefit from this.
The tax-free and duty-free payments quickly make themselves felt in the wallet. After the conclusion of the collective bargaining, indefinite strikes are probably off the proverbial table for the time being. The most important key points of the agreement are as follows:Voluntary payment of an inflation compensation premium of 3,000 euros, which is to be paid out in several stages.