Economy
High Fuel Costs Drive Demand for Increased Mileage Allowances in Collective Agreements
CNV union leader Hans van den Heuvel states that high fuel prices are forcing many workers to subsidize their commutes, making higher mileage allowances a key demand in collective bargaining. The government recently raised the tax-free allowance to 25 cents per kilometer, effective retroactively from the start of the year. While employers initially hesitated due to uncertainty about the policy's permanence, the AWVN now expects more agreements to include this increase. CNV insists that most workers still suffer financially at the pump and urges employers to agree to the higher rates during negotiations.
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