Wage rise at DPD Switzerland
DPD Switzerland and trade unions have agreed on a 1.7 pct wage rise with effect from 1st January, 2008.
According to the agreement, all employees of DPD and employees of its subcontractors will receive a rise of 1.7 pct, including 0.8 pct to cover inflation and a 0.9 pct actual wage increase. In addition, there will be a further 0.5 pct on an individual basis.
DPD Switzerland said it is the only private supplier within the CEP industry that has an overall contract of employment with trade unions.
In addition, DPD has lowered the weekly working hours for delivery drivers to 43 hours, whereas all other employees remain with 42 hours per week. Delivery and depot staff will in future receive five weeks of holidays.
