On 5 December, we once again reached an agreement with employers in the Golf Sector for a new collective labour agreement. And that is good news. Here is the full text of the agreement.
What do we think of the agreement?
We have previously noted that wages in the golf sector need to be improved. Thanks to the increase in the minimum wage, the structural pay rises totalling at least 7% and the adjustment to the pay scale (higher top scales, thus offering better prospects), this collective agreement represents another step in the right direction. The periodic pay step will also be doubled to 2% from 2024 onwards, provided employees perform their duties satisfactorily.
However, that is not the end of the matter. It has been agreed that in the next collective labour agreement period, we will continue to improve the pay structure. Much still needs to change to achieve a pay/job structure that better aligns with practical and sector needs. For example, we want to incorporate more job groups into the pay structure and take another close look at the levels of the pay scales (market conformity) and the number of incremental steps per scale.
It has also been agreed that the sample travel expenses scheme is now a collective labour agreement provision. This means everyone is entitled to it. Furthermore, in the coming period, we will continue with the research into the consequences of the new Future Pensions Act for the pension scheme(s) in the Golf Sector.
Staff are allowed to say it
A collective labour agreement doesn't just appear out of nowhere. If all employees working in the golf industry have received a message from the independent agency InnerVoice, that's a good thing. A message with more information about the agreement and the opportunity to vote (confidentially, of course). If you have not received this message, please contact me via huug.brinkers@unie.nl
To ensure a representative result, it is important that as many staff members as possible take part. We would therefore urge everyone to cast their vote. Based on the outcome of the vote amongst all staff members, De Unie will decide whether or not to finalise the collective agreement.
Naturally, the outcome of the vote will be shared with everyone swiftly.
