The compromise on multiple indexation worked out in the tripartite meetings last week is hanging by a thread.
According to RTL information, the OGBL national committee, which came together on Kirchberg on Tuesday, clearly rejected the agreed measures. They disagreed with the postponement of the autumn indexation and the tax credits agreed as compensation.
Union sources told RTL after the meeting that the current government proposal "doesn't work". The OGBL will state its position and make proposals to the government on Thursday.
The other unions took a less definitive stance, but also left room for improvement:
The CGFP national committee, also meeting Tuesday, said there were still many unknowns that their executive wanted to discuss with the government before the tripartite resumes on Thursday. But it is clear to them that there can only be an agreement if the government is ready to make further concessions.
The LCGB national committee also wants to keep negotiating to find an agreement that will compensate for high energy prices and the loss of purchasing power.
Everything remains open before the next tripartite on Thursday. The OGBL refusal increases the risk that the negotiations will fail, even as the unions try to put up a united front against employers and government.
PM Xavier Bettel's position last week was clear: if there is no agreement, the government will unilaterally come to a decision.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday Statec confirmed that the first indexation of the year will take place with salaries rising by 2.5%.
