Extension of the Scope of Collective Agreements of a Higher Level
Extension of the Scope of Collective Agreements of a Higher Level
April 2026
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has extended, by Announcement No. 43/2026 Sb., the binding nature of the Collective Agreement of a Higher Level for the years 2025–2026, concluded between the Glass, Ceramics, and Porcelain Trade Union and the Association of Glass and Ceramic Industry of the Czech Republic, including Addendum No. 1 dated 14 November 2025.
From 1 April 2026, this collective agreement will apply to additional employers whose predominant activities fall within the CZ-NACE industries:
23.1 – glass and glass products manufacturing,
23.41 – manufacturing of ceramic products for household use and decorative items,
23.42 – manufacturing of sanitary ceramics.
Affected employers must comply with the conditions set out in this higher-level collective agreement from the specified date, even if they are not members of the relevant employers’ organization.
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