The Chamber of Commerce has reached an agreement with the ÖGB sub-unions Vida and GPA on wage increases for employees at Austrian commercial airports. Retroactive to January 1, 2023, there is initially 5,6 percent more money.
As of May 1, 2023, all wage and salary components (including allowances) will be increased by a further 11,8 percent. There is also a compound interest effect. Taken together, this represents an increase of 18,06 percent compared to last year. The gross income for newcomers is now between 2.343,55 and 2.525 euros per month. Income from apprentices will increase by up to 26 percent compared to January 1, 2023. The KV degree is valid for 45 months.
“The KV qualification is something to be proud of and is a sign of appreciation for the extraordinarily good work of the employees. Also due to the high inflation, the conclusion was a necessary step to secure the income level at the airport,” agree the KV negotiators from Vida and GPA, David John and Thomas Schäffer.
"This year's KV negotiations were still marked by the effects of the COVID-19 crisis," commented WKÖ Aviation Chairman Günther Ofner on the agreement reached. At the same time, Ofner clearly states: “With this degree, which is unfortunately very expensive for the company, the special burdens during the COVID crisis and the successfully managed restart in aviation are also recognised. This will significantly increase the attractiveness of jobs in aviation.”
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