Enhanced Compensation Arrangement: Higher Salaries for Staff at DHL Hub Leipzig - Revised labor costs at DHL Hub Leipzig: increased earnings for employees due to tariff modifications
In a significant development for DHL employees, the union members at the Leipzig freight hub have voted to approve a wage agreement that promises a substantial increase in wages over the next two years.
The agreement, brokered between DHL and the union Verdi, will see a total wage increase of 11.3% for the employees. This increase will be implemented in two steps: a 5.6% increase retroactive from July 1, 2025, and a further 5.4% increase from July 1, 2026.
The approval of this agreement was overwhelming, with 88% of union members voting in favour during a balloting process led by Verdi.
The new agreement also includes increased investment in training allowances for workers, aiming to improve skill development and remuneration prospects.
This collective agreement comes after a period of labor unrest, with repeated strikes aimed at securing better pay. The outcome is considered a significant win for warehouse workers at DHL Leipzig, reflecting successful negotiations that have managed to balance company cost pressures and employee demands.
While the wage agreement supports employees, reports suggest that DHL faces ongoing operational risks and cost pressures in the broader logistics market, which may influence future negotiations and company strategies.
The exact timeline for when the increased wages will take effect remains to be announced. The location of the DHL hub where this wage agreement applies is Leipzig. The union responsible for the agreement is Verdi.
[1] The Local [2] Deutsche Welle [3] Verdi Union [4] Logistics Manager [5] FreightWaves
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