Field agreements 2025-2026: status update. This is an update on the field agreements for 2025-2026. Terms to translate: 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 labour 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 labour agreements. A common trend in the agreements that have already been concluded is the increase of meal vouchers and the extension of flex jobs to all sectors.

Our tip: First, 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 your employees meal vouchers or increase the contribution yourself.

Budget agreement

The decisions made by the government in the budget agreement can affect the negotiations or the already concluded agreements and collective labour agreements. Consider the measures regarding the index, night work, and flex 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 sector 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 Labour Agreement and Securex analysis
JC 107 Tailors	There is an agreement: Read our analysis for JC 107
JC 110 Textile Care	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 116 Chemical Sector (workers)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 116
JC 118 Food Industry (workers)	There is an agreement: Read our analysis for JC 118
JC 119 Food Trade	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 127 Fuel Trade	There is an agreement: Read our analysis for JC 127
JC 128 Hides and Leather	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 132 Technical Agricultural and Horticultural Works	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 132
JC 136 Paper and Cardboard Processing (workers)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 136
JC 140.05 Moving Sector	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 140.05

Joint Committees 200-227

JC 200 Additional Employees	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 207 Chemical Sector (employees)	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 217 Casino	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 220 Food Industry (employees)	There is an agreement. Read our analysis for JC 220
JC 222 Paper and Cardboard Processing (employees)	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 226 International Trade	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow

Joint Committees 302-341

JC 315.02 Airlines	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 323 Real Estate Sector	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow
JC 336 Free Professions	There is an agreement. Analysis to follow