There are times that are more appropriate than others to demand effort from your employees. And the fact that the company “Hulp aan Huis” announces a reduction in hourly wages from €14 to €13.37 does not pass on the side of Bornem.
Indeed, the cleaners learned that they had to make an effort to allow the company to continue to exist, given the current difficult economic situation. So they received a change to their contract in the mail, which they had to sign and send back. This salary reduction would come into effect on October 1, just before the indexation.
The unions and Federgon have already expressed their surprise. They indicate that it should always be checked whether a staff salary reduction plan is authorised. But Federgon points out that an employee’s salary is often protected, and that this reduction can therefore easily be challenged.