After four collective labour agreement meetings, little progress has been made. It was only during the fourth session, just before the summer holidays, that Philips made an opening offer for the collective labour agreement. Unfortunately, this offer is considerably lower than what we had hoped for or expected.
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What does Philips offer?
Philips is proposing a pay rise of just 1.6% per year (2% over 15 months), whilst we are demanding at least compensation for the 6.9% loss in purchasing power you have suffered. This is quite apart from our proposals to further improve your purchasing power. This difference is substantial and cannot simply be bridged.
But it's not just about salary. Philips also remains silent on other important issues such as:
- Work pressure and work-life balance: The work-life balance needs to improve.
- 80/90/100 scheme Flexible working hours are needed for a better work-life balance.
- Support for young employees with student debt More help and understanding for the challenges faced by young employees.
Central Social Plan (CSP)
We want an improved Central Social Plan that also supports temporary employees and agency workers. Furthermore, we believe that salaries should not decrease when taking on a new role within Philips. These are essential points that Philips must take seriously in the negotiations.
Join the meetings!
Now is the time to come together and let everyone have their say. We invite all employees to participate in the joint union meetings. During these meetings, we will discuss the latest developments and would like to hear your ideas on how we can accelerate negotiations. It is time for Philips to come up with a fair and appropriate offer!
Dates and Locations:
- 17 September: 16:00-17:00 – Lecture Hall (Idzerda) of the Skill Building
- 18 September: 19:30-20:30
- 19 September: 15:30-16:30 – Greenhouse, Philips Best
Make your voice heard!
Together we can ensure that Philips makes a new, fair offer. Everyone's involvement is of great importance! Come to the meetings and get updated on the latest developments. Together we are stronger!
Decide with us!
If you do not yet have a ‘Compleet’ membership with De Unie, please upgrade to the ‘Compleet’ membership as soon as possible so that you too can have a say in the course and outcome of the collective bargaining process at Philips. Only members with a Compleet membership are entitled to vote and have a say in the next steps. If your colleagues aren’t members yet, feel free to bring them along to the meeting! You can easily sign up by here clicking.
Contact
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact representative Suat Koetloe by email suat.koetloe@unie.nl Or call 06-5252 2061.
