Lately, we have mainly communicated that we are working hard behind the scenes on solutions for catering. We are now also having informal discussions with a number of employers. We are doing this because there is currently insufficient support for a single joint CLA for all catering employees as of 1 January 2026.
The aim of the discussions is to jointly explore what a good solution for 2026 would be. We want to make agreements for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2026. We do not yet know exactly what these agreements will look like. We are currently investigating this together. One of the possibilities is to extend the Updates CLA catering under certain conditions.
At the same time, we are increasingly hearing that not all employers want to participate. This could mean that there will soon be no CLA that applies to the entire sector (no AVV).
No official negotiations yet
The discussions currently taking place are not yet official. We are mainly exploring the options and seeing where we can find common ground. The actual CLA negotiations will follow later.
And the rest of the employers?
We hope that more employers will still come to the table. Our goal remains the same: a solution that as many employers and employees as possible can agree on and that does justice to all the people working in catering.
We will keep you informed
As soon as there is more clarity about the progress and which employers are participating, we will inform you immediately. Together, we continue to work towards a strong, fair, and future-proof catering sector.
Do you have questions about these discussions or about the CLA catering? Check the frequently asked questions or ask your question directly.
Regards,
Annemieke Jacobs
catering and recreation officer