Construction workers in Darmstadt-Dieburg are happy about wage increase!
Construction workers in Darmstadt-Dieburg are happy about wage increase!
In the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg, there is positive news for the construction workers: from now on you will receive a salary increase of around 170 euros per month. This adaptation reflects a large -scale wage increase that was decided as part of a new collective agreement. The union IG Bau Rhein-Main informs that the increase will be paid for the first time with the wages for the month of April, which will be transferred in May. The wage plus is a total of 4.2 percent for all employees in the construction industry, which is quite remarkable in such a significant sector.
The new salaries affect various wage groups that range from helpers to experienced polishing. Construction workers are urgently encouraged to make sure that they are employed in a company that pays the wage. In the event of a non -payment, a change of business is recommended to ensure that the employees are paid according to their services.
Details on the collective agreement
The new collective agreement, which has a term of 36 months, was decided on June 14, 2024 between employers' associations and unions. It comes into force retrospectively on April 1, 2024 and brings significant increases for construction workers.
wages and salaries are increased in three stages. The first stage began on May 1, 2024, with an increase in the West by 1.2 percent and 2.2 percent in the east. Wage group 1 benefits from an increase of 2.2 percent and a fixed amount of 230 euros per month. The second stage came into force on April 1, 2025 and brings an increase of 4.2 percent in the west. In the east, an increase of 5 percent for wage group 1 is even implemented. The third stage takes place on April 1, 2026 with a planned increase of 3.9 percent in the West and an alignment of wages between east and west.
training allowance and other aspects
In addition to the salary increases, the training allowance was increased to 1,080 euros from May 1, 2024, with further adjustments provided for April 1, 2026. The collective agreement applies to a total of 18 commercial-technical construction professions, including professionally established professions such as bricklayers, carpenters, road builders and tilers.The employers' associations have emphasized that the agreement is of great importance for planning and calculation security in the construction industry. In a sector that is often faced with challenges, this collective agreement is a step in the right direction.
Further information on the tariff bond in the building industry can be found on the official page of Federal Statistical Office .
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