The LCGB and OGBL trade unions reported earlier this week that they signed the renewal of the collective agreement with the management of Delhaize.
The agreement will be valid for a three-year period, from 1 November 2024 to 30 October 2027 inclusive.
According to the unions, the agreement includes "significant improvements" for employees, including:
- increasing the end-of-year bonus by up to 115%;
- an additional day of leave from the age of 57 or 30 years of continuous service;
- continuity of the salary scale up to 30 years of seniority;
- a one-off bonus of €100 in vouchers added to employees' purchasing cards upon signing the collective agreement;
- introduction of a family expenses bonus of €25 gross per month for any salary less than or equal to €2,650;
- introduction of a back-to-school bonus for children in school, namely €30 for one child and €60 for two children;
- introduction of the compensatory bonus of €10 gross per guaranteed "non-EU" free day;
- revaluation of bonuses for Team Leaders, Assistants and Experts, as well as for their replacements;
- 30% hourly rate increase for any hour worked between 20:00 and 21:00 on Fridays;
- introduction of an extended hours bonus for employees with extended hours flexibility;
- increase in discounts on staff purchases;
- introduction of an article on teleworking.
The LCGB and the OGBL welcomed the agreement reached, which they said represents clear recognition of the commitment of employees. The unions also described it as "one of the best collective agreements" in the large-scale distribution sector.
