New agreement in health sector

ABVAKABLO, CNV Publieke Zaak and Nu'91 have signed a new agreement covering mental health workers employed by GGZ. The 13-month deal runs from 1 March 2008 to 1 April 2009 and includes a 3.25% pay rise from 1 July 2008. There will also be a lump sum payment worth 1% of salary in November 2008. The deal comes after lengthy negotiations since February and the unions and employer will undertake further discussions over measures to improve recruitment, retention and career development in the sector. [Read more at > ABVAKABO (NL)->http://www.abvakabofnv.nl/cao/bericht/akkoord_cao_geestelijke

The Kommunal municipal and health union has signed a new three-year health agreement with the KFO employers' organisation which represents mainly co-operative organisations. The agreement follow the pattern of others in the sector with a minimum SEK 1700 (€196) increase over three years for full-time workers, improved parental leave and a commitment not to require employees to work split shifts. The minimum wage previously applying to 19-year-olds will now apply from the age of 18. [Read more at > Kommunal (SE)->http://www.kommunal.se/Kommunal/Medlem/Avtalsrorelse/Avtalsnyheter/Nytt-avtal