Trade unions approve new PostNL CLA
The Hague, the Netherlands, 19 January 2023 - The memberships of trade unions BVPP and CNV have approved the agreements in principle on a new collective labour agreement (CLA) for PostNL and one for Saturday deliverers. The agreements specify a total wage increase of up to 9.5%.
The new CLA's, on which an agreement in principle was reached on January 6, are expected to be signed next week by PostNL and the two trade unions. In addition to the wage increase, February 2023 will see an extra gross payment of 1.5% of annual salary. Among other things has also been agreed that the pension contribution paid by employees, will remain unchanged for the duration of this CLA and will not be raised.
For more information about the agreement in principle please see: PostNL new CLA agreements in principle with CNV and BVPP trade unions.
About PostNL
We are PostNL, the mail and logistics solutions provider for all. With our mail and parcel deliverers who get everywhere, our 5,500 PostNL locations, 11.000 mail boxes and 517 automated parcel lockers, we are always nearby. We aim to be our customers’ favourite deliverer by making it as easy as possible for them to send and receive parcels and letters. Our over 35,000 people are right at the heart of society. On weekdays, we deliver an average 1.1 million parcels and 7.4 million letters across the Benelux region. Our focus is on quality for our customers, creating opportunities for our people and adding value for our stakeholders through growth, digitalisation and sustainability initiatives.
We optimise and support our physical networks by using smart digital solutions and launching new propositions that create value for our customers. We build long-lasting working relationships by acting as a good employer and client for everyone who works for and with us. To make our deliveries as sustainable as possible, we cover a lot of kilometres on foot or by bicycle or e-bike, provide innovative city logistics, use cleaner fuels, and use electric vans and light electric trucks. PostNL NV is a listed company with revenues of €3.1 billion in 2022, 61% of this derived from e-commerce. We provide deliveries of mail and parcels, logistics solutions for e-commerce, and cross-border solutions.