It may still seem far off, but at the end of this year, the CLA hospitality will expire. While we are still busy implementing the agreements made in the Updates CLA, such as the reform of the job and salary structure and the establishment of a Your career platform, we are already working hard behind the scenes on preparations for the new CLA.
In the latest CLA, we were able to agree on a significant salary increase, which was much needed due to high inflation. However, we are not there yet. There are still backlogs to catch up on, and due to the sharp rise in the statutory minimum salary, it is also essential for the new CLA that (work) experience continues to pay off. In the lowest job grades, it happens that an experienced employee earns as much as a newcomer. This is an undesirable situation that does not contribute to attracting and retaining staff, something that is crucial now with the large staff shortages.
We still hear and see that many skilled workers are leaving the sector due to work pressure, long working days, or better employment conditions elsewhere. It's a real shame because the passion for the profession is there! To make the sector attractive to (re)enter and continue working, good employment conditions and working conditions are so important. In this, we as a union have an important role!
This autumn, negotiations for a new CLA will begin. At the beginning of July, we will already start our campaign, with Tigo the hospitality pro in the lead role. We want to gather as much input as possible from hospitality employees: what do you find important and what can be different and better?
In the coming period, we will keep you informed about the road to that new CLA. But one thing is certain: your input is crucial! Only then can we enter the negotiations well-prepared and truly make the voice of the hospitality employee heard!
Marlotte Ferouge
Union representative FNV hospitality