Administration of Foundation Freiburg and Verdi trade union reach settlement
The Freiburg Foundation Administration has made a significant move in its employment practices, announcing a series of changes in its collective agreement with ver.di, a German trade union.
From 2026, the annual special payment for employees will increase to 85 percent. This is part of the Foundation's commitment to returning to the public service wage system, an agreement that also affects around 500 employees under the house tariff.
Numerous regulations, including vacation, leave, training, and notice periods, will be adapted to the TVöD (German Federal Public Service Collective Agreement) and made binding from January 1, 2026. This change will apply to approximately 100 employees who are already paid according to TVöD, with no modifications to vacation days or notice periods beyond those already mentioned.
In terms of wages, employees at the Freiburg Foundation Administration will see an increase of up to 7.8 percent in two stages. However, the agreement does not specify any changes in wage increments or special payments at this point.
The agreement, which particularly benefits lower income groups, is a signal of appreciation, reliability, and fair conditions. It is worth noting that the agreement applies to the care, youth welfare, and administration sectors.
Further negotiations for the full transition to the new conditions will begin in November. The agreement does not provide details about any further negotiations beyond those starting in November.
Mayor Martin Horn and Foundation Director Michael Fromm are involved in the agreement, which is seen as a positive step towards improved working conditions and employee satisfaction.
For precise details about this agreement, including specifics about vacation days, notice periods, wage increments, and special payments, it is recommended to check official announcements from ver.di or the Freiburg Foundation Administration, or to contact the parties directly for the latest collective agreement document. If you have access to more specific documents or excerpts, please share them, and I can help interpret the terms.
This news marks a significant shift in the employment landscape at the Freiburg Foundation Administration, aiming to provide better working conditions and improved benefits for its employees.
- The Freiburg Foundation Administration's decision to increase the annual special payment for employees to 85 percent and adapt numerous regulations to the TVöD is a part of their focus on Finance and Business, as these changes are aimed at improving Career conditions.
- The agreement, which affects around 650 employees in various sectors including care, youth welfare, and administration, is a demonstration of the Foundation's commitment to providing Fair conditions while ensuring Appreciation and Reliability for their workforce.
