New collective victory: Siemens and trade unions agree on three-year improvement of labour conditions
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On 4 April 2025, a new collective bargaining agreement was signed in Luxembourg between the OGBL and LCGB unions and Siemens management concerning around 80 Siemens employees. The agreement is valid for three years - from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027 - and contains specific improvements in wage policy, benefits package and working conditions.
The main points of the agreement are
Guaranteed salary increase
During the term of the agreement, all employees will receive an annual salary increase of at least 0.5 per cent. This is a kind of "inflation insurance" even if the national index does not work out.
Increase in the cost of food stamps
Meal cheques will increase in stages: €12 from 1 January 2025; €13 from 1 January 2026; €13.75 from 1 January 2027. This is a marked improvement given that the cost of lunch in Luxembourg has been rising steadily.
Additional medical insurance
Siemens will introduce additional health insurance covering all company employees and their children. This is an important step in the direction of corporate social responsibility, especially in the context of increasingly expensive healthcare services.
Right to "disconnect"
A 'right to disconnect' clause will be added to internal regulations - employees are not required to be on call outside of working hours. This reflects current European trends and is designed to protect work-life balance, especially in remote or hybrid work environments.
The OGBL and LCGB unions positively assessed the signed agreement, noting that it significantly improves the daily working conditions and financial security of employees. It is an example of a successful dialogue between labour representatives and the employer.
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