More pay in Austria: around 17,700 employees receive 4 percent more

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Good news for around 17,700 employees in the non-profit sector: salaries will rise by 4 percent from January 1, 2025, and the new collective agreement (KV) will also bring many other improvements.

The trade unions GPA and vida, as well as the Association of Charitable Employers (VKA), agreed on Wednesday on a comprehensive package of measures that will bring positive changes, particularly in the areas of care, care for the disabled, assistance for the homeless, and education.

The most important changes at a glance
4 percent salary increase: All KV salaries and bonuses will increase.
Better conditions for part-time employees: those who regularly work overtime can adjust their hours more easily.
The new salary level for long-serving employees: employees who have been with the company for 17 years or more will receive an additional biennial increase.
Flexibility bonus and reserve duty: improvements for duty rosters and voluntary availability.
Duty roster stability: measures to relieve employees under difficult working conditions.
41 organizations benefit across Austria
The collective agreement covers 41 non-profit organizations throughout Austria. These organizations provide care, work with people with disabilities, and support for homeless people and those affected by poverty.
Reactions from the negotiating partners
Alexander Bodmann, Vice President of Caritas Austria: “With this agreement, we are strengthening the attractiveness of the non-profit sector and taking the concerns of employees into account.”
Stefan Kraker, negotiator for the GPA trade union: “The agreement secures purchasing power and brings important improvements for employees in difficult work areas.”
Michaela Guglberger, vida negotiator: “The new salary level and the increase in hours for part-time workers are a milestone for older and more flexible employees.”
Why this agreement is important
The new collective agreement clearly signals that social and care professions are valued. Raising salaries and improving working conditions are essential, especially in times of a shortage of skilled workers and increasing demands.