'Broadly supported, thus stronger together'.
Just before the summer, employers' and employees' organisations in hospitality and contract catering took an important step by reaching a preliminary agreement on a new pension scheme.
At the beginning of September, members and boards of CNV Vakmensen, De Unie, FNV hospitality, FNV Catering, Koninklijke hospitality Nederland, and Veneca approved this renewal. This new scheme is set to come into effect from 1 January 2025 and will replace the Updates pension scheme.
Joint benefits remain preserved
The renewal opts for the solidarity pension contract: a more personalised pension while retaining collectively supported elements. This is of great importance for employees in hospitality and contract catering, as well as for those already retired. This includes, for example, the protection of pension payments for retirees, exemption from premium payments in the case of full incapacity for work, and collective investment. Additionally, every employee will receive coverage for a survivor's pension, which is new. The pension premium remains low, and employers are fully relieved of administrative burdens thanks to the payroll tax chain.
The new pension scheme will be implemented according to the rules of the new Pension Act. The aim is to transfer everything built up under the Updates pension scheme to this new scheme, which is in everyone's interest.
Follow-up agreements to reach a final agreement
In the coming weeks, agreements on the new scheme will be further refined, both among the involved parties and with the Pension Fund for Hospitality & Catering. This will also consider compensation if the transition to the new statutory system negatively impacts the expected pension.
Employers' and employees' organisations are pleased with the support received and look forward to finalising the agreements and implementing the new pension scheme by 1 January 2025.