The Updates CLA contract catering will expire at the end of 2025. While the sector remains under constant pressure, De Horecabond, the union for employees in hospitality, catering, recreation, and zoos, is preparing for new negotiations in the autumn. Therefore, the union is calling on catering employees to make their voices heard through a survey that aims to provide insight into the wishes and concerns of employees in the sector.
“A strong CLA starts with the practical experience of people on the shop floor,” says union representative Annemieke Jacobs. “Without their input, policy remains distant. With their input, we build better agreements for everyone.”
Ongoing pressure on the sector
The CLA contract catering was concluded at the beginning of 2024 under challenging circumstances. The sector is still struggling with staff shortages, high work pressure, and financial uncertainty. Many employees see their purchasing power barely recover. The urgency for a better CLA is therefore greater than ever, with good employment conditions as a prerequisite for retaining and recruiting staff.
Make your voice heard
De Horecabond invites all catering employees to contribute their thoughts, both members and non-members. A short and comprehensive survey is available on the website. Employees can give their opinions on topics such as:
- A salary increase
- Work pressure and scheduling policy
- Certainty about working hours and contracts
- Investments in training and career advancement opportunities
Independent research agency Kien ensures a wide distribution of the comprehensive survey within the sector, so that the outcomes are representative.
Together towards a fair CLA
De Horecabond wants to sit at the CLA table with a strong case, based on what employees themselves find important. The results of the survey form the basis for the approach towards employers. “The CLA must fit the work that is required today and the people who do that work day in and day out,” says Jacobs. “We absolutely need their input for that.”
Go directly to the questionnaire