A new collective agreement covering around 10,000 employees in Luxembourg’s hospital sector has been signed, according to a press release issued by the Luxembourg Hospital Federation (FHL), the Independent Luxembourg Trade Union Confederation (OGBL), and the Luxembourg Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (LCGB).
The press release states that the agreement builds on the interim deal reached in July 2025 and represents a further step forward for both employees and the sector as a whole. That earlier agreement had already introduced concrete measures, including retroactive bonuses, an initial increase in the index point value, and improvements to work organisation.
The new agreement establishes a framework for 2026 and 2027, while also including retroactive measures for 2025.
For 2025, employees will receive one-off bonuses equivalent to 3.79% of their annual gross salary, to be paid this year. A budget of 4.07% will be allocated to structural measures, including a 0.69% increase in the index point value, and adjustments to certain career scales, with an additional six index points for categories C5 and C6. According to the press release, these measures are aligned with wage agreements concluded in the public sector in 2025.
The agreement also introduces changes to working conditions. In a sector where the standard working week is 38 hours, the value of one day’s leave – previously calculated at 7.6 hours – will increase to eight hours. This change is expected to result in up to 14.4 additional hours of leave per year without increasing workload.
The press release notes that this will be offset through additional staffing, with the aim of improving quality of life at work and patient care.
Among the key developments, the agreement includes new provisions on recognising seniority, taking into account employees’ career paths and ensuring greater continuity in career progression. Transitional career categories will be abolished, and reclassification will be guaranteed without any loss for employees.
The press release also highlights strengthened rights for staff representatives, including an increase in the operating budget for staff delegations.
In addition, the scope of the collective agreement has been expanded to include the National Purchasing and Logistics Centre, responsible for strategic procurement and logistics for healthcare products.
According to the press release, the agreement is intended to improve working conditions, career prospects, and remuneration, while also addressing labour shortages and enhancing the attractiveness of the hospital sector.
In the press release, the social partners described the agreement as both balanced and ambitious, stating that it delivers tangible improvements for employees and supports the long-term development of Luxembourg’s healthcare system.
