Frequently asked questions about the collective labor agreement negotiations in the Metal and Electrical Industry

The Basic and HP collective labor agreements run from June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. Negotiations on the new collective labor agreement will begin this fall.

The Basic Collective Labor Agreement applies up to scale K. Positions above that are covered by the HP Collective Labor Agreement. Both are very similar; the parties are exploring a single joint Collective Labor Agreement starting in 2026.

No. The last increase (+3%) already took effect on June 1, 2025; nothing more will follow until the new collective labor agreement.

If you earn more than €128.176 gross per year (monthly salary x 12,96) full-time, a structural collective bargaining agreement (CBA) increase is not mandatory. If you earn less than this, you automatically received the CBA increases.

The collective labor agreement (CLA) does not obligate the employer. Many companies still follow the CLA percentage or pay a fixed amount. Discuss this in a timely manner and report any deviations. De Unie.

He prevents the highest incomes from swallowing up the entire collective labor agreement budget. De Unie now finds the border too restrictive and wants to remove it from the new collective labor agreement.

That depends on which collective labor agreement you fall under.

• Basic collective labor agreement (scale A to K): yes, you will receive an allowance or time off according to Article 3.7.2.
• HP collective labor agreement (above scale K): the collective labor agreement does not include a fixed overtime allowance; the employer can, however, agree on its own arrangement.

The overtime allowances per hour are as follows:

• First 2 hours after working day: 24,1% per hour.
• Then on Monday to Friday: 41,3%
• Saturday until 14pm: 00%
• Saturday from 14pm: 00%
• Sundays and public holidays: 82,8%.

Want to see all overtime allowances in one overview? Check Appendix J of the basic collective labor agreement.

The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) doesn't currently address reimbursement for working from home or travel expenses. Your company may already have this covered. Check with your HR department. To gain more clarity on this topic, De Unie Agree on a sectoral minimum standard for home work and travel expense allowances by 2026.

The RVU scheme currently runs until December 31, 12. The salary threshold for participating in the RVU is currently €2025 per month (when working full-time). De Unie wants to extend the RVU and drop the salary limit in the new collective labor agreement.

There is currently a generational pact with a salary limit. De Unie wants this to be dropped in the next collective labor agreement (80/90/100 for all incomes).

TNO will conduct a survey until August 26, 2025, to determine how the early retirement scheme (RVU) and generation pact are working in the Metal and Electrical Engineering sector. The results of this survey will be incorporated into collective labor agreement negotiations.

You can participate in this poll.

The PME Fund will switch to a solidarity premium scheme as of January 1, 2026.

In a webinar, De Unie the new pension scheme explained. You can watch this webinar again.

Yes, starting January 1, 2026, an additional 1/5 will count each year. In 2030, the shift allowance will be 100% pensionable.

Check Chapter 3 of the Basic Collective Labor Agreement and the Collective Labor Agreement for Senior Staff. You can also ask your company's HR department. Still can't figure it out? Then contact De UnieOur experts will then help you further.

Yes, the collective labor agreement is a minimum agreement. This means your employer is permitted to deviate from it. If your employer wants to make deviating agreements that aren't necessarily positive, they must do so in consultation with the trade unions. This only applies to the so-called B-provisions in the collective labor agreement (these are not in bold).

You can download all Metalektro collective labour agreements via our Industry page Metal and Electrical.

The negotiations are on:

• September 30 2025
• October 14, 2025
• October 29, 2025
• November 11 2025
• Reserve date: November 25, 2025

The main points from the draft proposal letter are as follows:

• Salary increase 7,5%
• Sectoral floor in expense allowances
• Generation pact & RVU without borders
• Periodic maintenance of job and salary records

The members with at least a full membership of De Unie can vote on these proposals until August 11, 2025.

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interests of members De Unie at the negotiating table are represented by:

Jesse van Roeden

Jesse van Roeden is the trade union's first negotiator De Unie for the Metal and Electrical Industry. He is a board member of the ROM Foundation. He is also active in various companies in the sector, such as Fokker, Damen Shipyards, and Royal IHC.

Outside of the sector, he's also involved with C&A, among others. This broad understanding of the sector and beyond keeps him sharply aware of what's happening on the shop floor. This includes reorganizations, training issues, pensions, the pay structure, and sustainable employability. He can incorporate these insights directly into negotiations with FME.

Do you have any ideas or questions? Email him via jesse.van.roeden@unie.nl

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