Field agreements 2025-2026: status update. Key terms: field/area, social matters, come to business.

Is there already a pay agreement for 2025-2026 in your field? In this article, we will keep you updated on the latest developments by sector. We will update it regularly so that you always have access to current information.

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From wage norm to negotiations

In September 2025, the government set the wage norm at 0% through a royal decree. This allowed the social partners within the joint committees to begin negotiations on sector agreements. Meanwhile, some sectors are gradually nearing the final phase of these discussions.

Additionally, it was agreed that the nominal value of meal vouchers will increase by 2 euros starting January 1, 2026. Employees will receive more net pay, while the tax deduction for employers will double from 2 to 4 euros per voucher.

From negotiation to collective agreement

Negotiations typically begin when trade unions submit their demands. Based on these demands, the social partners work towards an agreement, which is detailed in collective labour agreements – known as implementation collective agreements. A common trend in the agreements that have already been concluded is the increase in meal vouchers and the extension of flexible jobs to all sectors.

Our tip: Wait for the agreement in your sector before increasing the meal vouchers for your employees. If your sector does not provide for an increase or allocation of meal vouchers, you can choose to grant meal vouchers to your employees or increase the contribution yourself.

Budget agreement

The decisions made by the government in the budget agreement can affect the negotiations or the agreements and collective agreements that have already been concluded. Consider the measures regarding the index, night work, and flexible jobs. All these measures still need to be further specified through legal texts. We will provide updates as soon as there is more clarity.

Read more: "What are the main lines of the budget agreement?"

Has an agreement already been reached in your sector?

We are monitoring the sectoral negotiations for you. As soon as an agreement is reached in your sector, you will find the full analysis on Lex4You. Go to your joint committee on Lex4You, click on Employment agreements> Employment agreements 2025-2026.

Here is a brief overview:

Joint Committees 100-152

Joint Committee	Collective Agreement and Securex analysis	Agreements on meal vouchers
JC 107 Tailors	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 107	Yes
JC 109 Clothing and confection	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow	Yes
JC 110 Textile care	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow	Yes
JC 116 Chemical sector (workers)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 116	Yes (new in the sector)
JC 118 Food industry (workers)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 118	Yes (new in the sector)
JC 119 Food trade	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 119	Yes (new in the sector)
JC 127 Fuel trade	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 127	Yes (new in the sector)
JC 128 Hides and Leather	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 128	Yes
JC 130 Printing companies	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow	Yes
JC 132 Technical agricultural and horticultural works	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 132	Yes (new in the sector)
JC 136 Paper and cardboard processing (workers)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 136	Yes
JC 140.03 Transport	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 140.03	Yes
JC 140.05 Moving sector	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 140.05	Yes (new in the sector)

Joint Committees 200-227

JC 200 Additional employees	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 200	No
JC 207 Chemical sector (employees)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 207	Yes (new in the sector)
JC 215 Clothing and confection (Employees)	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow	Yes
JC 217 Casino	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow	Yes
JC 220 Food industry (employees)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 220	Yes (new in the sector)
JC 222 Paper and cardboard processing (employees)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 222	Yes
JC 226 International trade	There is an agreement. Analysis will follow.	Yes

Joint Committees 302-341

JC 315.02 Airlines	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 315.02	Yes
JC 330.03 Dental prosthesis	There is an agreement. Analysis will follow.	Yes
JC 323 Real estate sector	There is an agreement. Analysis will follow.	No
JC 335 Services to businesses and self-employed	There is an agreement. Analysis will follow.	No
JC 336 Liberal professions	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 336	No