Regarding the previously reached final result for a new Zoo CLA, zoo employees have been able to cast their votes in recent weeks. We have also discussed this with employees during meetings in various zoos.
The outcome of the vote:
- 53% of all votes are in favour of concluding a new CLA
- 63% of the voting members are in favour of concluding a new CLA
We have discussed this outcome and the reactions from the various meetings with the zoo CLA committee. Although there is a majority in favour, the reactions show that many employees are not satisfied. During meetings in the zoos, we noticed that the outcome is perceived as meagre. The result of the vote confirms this impression.
In the zoo CLA committee, opinions are also divided, but there is a majority that can agree to conclude a new Zoo CLA 2024-2025. This means that there is an agreement for a new Zoo CLA.
What will happen now?
The zoo CLA committee has instructed De Horecabond to work with the employees in the involved zoos to investigate if and what additional agreements can be made on this new CLA. Your input remains important!
Main points of the new CLA
- Duration: from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026 (2 years)
- Salary Your career
Job grade I+II
- The basic and final salary of this job grade follows the Your career of the WML. This also applies to the actual salaries of employees in this job grade. Specifically, this means that the actual salaries will increase by 2.75% as of 1 January 2025.
- On 1 July 2025, 1 January 2026, and 1 July 2026, the WML will increase again. At that time, the actual salaries of employees in this job grade will also increase.
Job grades III-XI
- As of 1 January 2025, the basic, final salaries and actual salaries of these job grades will be increased as shown in the table.
- As of 1 July 2025, the basic, final salaries and actual salaries of these job grades will be increased by 1.0%.
- As of 1 January 2026, the basic, final salaries and actual salaries of these job grades will be increased by 2.5%.
What next?
We continue to strive for better working conditions. We do this by continuing the dialogue with you and your colleagues. Together we stand stronger to represent your interests. Do you have questions or ideas? Let us know!