On Tuesday 22 December 2015, representatives of the management of Cactus SA and the OGB-L and LCGB trade unions signed an extension to the existing Collective Work Agreement (CWA) for a period of 3 years, from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2018.
In an economy experiencing strong competitive pressure, the Luxembourg retail leader and the third highest private employer across the Grand Duchy, is continuing its investment in its staff.
Notable enhancements to the CWA include a direct salary increase (scale-based) and a premium increases linked to length of service for workers. In summary the details are as follows:
2015:
- A single premium of €190 gross will be paid to each employee in February 2016.
- The annual bonus linked to length of service (Article 11.10.a of the CWA) is improved (new rates) from 1 July 2015.
2016:
- A linear increase of €15 gross is paid on monthly salaries. The scales will be adapted from 1 January 2016.
- An increase of €2 gross / month is paid on the attendance premium (Article 11.10.b of the CWA), i.e. an increase from €19 to €21 gross / month from 1 January 2016.
- Bonuses linked to attendance are revised upwards to €200 for zero absences and the bonus of employees having only one period of absence (Article 11.10.c of the CWA) will be raised to €125. Both amounts will be subject to an additional revaluation in case the company would integrate the class 3 of the Mutualité des Employeurs.
- The monthly family allowance (Article 11.9 of the CWA) for employees classified in the scale with a lower monthly gross salary or equal to €2,171.23, or a lower gross hourly wage or equal to €12.6972 (cost of living index of 775.17) is improved to €60 gross for dependent children, regardless of the number.
2017:
- A linear increase of €10 gross is paid on monthly salaries. The scales will be adapted from 1 January 2017.
Photo: representative of Cactus management and the OGB-L and LCGB trade unions at the signing ceremony
