Collective Labour Agreements: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how Collective Labour Agreements can provide you with higher wages and improved working conditions than the standard legal minimums.
Collective Labour Agreements (often called GAVs) are negotiated contracts between employers and unions that set specific rules for working conditions within certain industries.
Who it's for
This applies to employees working in specific sectors, such as logistics or other industries covered by a union agreement.
What you get
These agreements often provide you with benefits that go beyond the basic requirements of the law, such as higher minimum wages or improved working conditions.
What it costs you
There is no direct cost to access these rights, but you must first verify if your specific employer is bound by a collective agreement.
The catch to know
These agreements are not universal; not every industry or sector has a GAV in place.
How to apply
- Check your employment contract to see if it mentions a collective agreement.
- Ask your employer or a union representative if a GAV applies to your specific role and sector.
- Review the terms of the agreement to see the specific benefits available to you.