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Their delegation will be led for the first time by the new civil service chief Eckehard Quin, who was already known as a steel negotiator among the teachers. Round one of the negotiations is traditionally about putting the data on the economic conditions out of contention. Salary demands are always made at a later date. Last week, the union requested that negotiations be started in a letter to Kogler, among others, without giving specific figures.
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The talks are unlikely to be easy. High inflation will probably also be the focus of these negotiations. This year the increase was between 7.15 percent for high incomes and 9.41 percent for low incomes.
Increase in salaries, monthly allowances and allowances required
In its letter last week, the GÖD demanded an increase in salaries, monthly allowances and allowances “which ensures long-term security and strengthening of the purchasing power of all public employees”. Ultimately, the “enormous price increase in both the energy sector and everyday goods” represents a burden.
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