What is the status of the VGL Supermarket Collective Labour Agreement that has expired?
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Last update: 2026-06-19
The current collective labour agreement expired on March 31, 2026. However, the CLA’s provisions remain in effect until the new CLA is finalized.
The VGL CLA applies to all supermarkets, not just Albert Heijn. That is why it is particularly difficult to reach an agreement on the terms. Negotiations are currently underway between the supermarkets, VGL, and the unions.
A few meetings have already taken place, but nothing concrete has come of them yet. For example, discussions are currently underway regarding the new job classification system and the pay scales that need to be adjusted. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9.
Updates on the discussions will be posted on SAM, so be sure to keep an eye on that.
The VGL CLA applies to all supermarkets, not just Albert Heijn. That is why it is particularly difficult to reach an agreement on the terms. Negotiations are currently underway between the supermarkets, VGL, and the unions.
A few meetings have already taken place, but nothing concrete has come of them yet. For example, discussions are currently underway regarding the new job classification system and the pay scales that need to be adjusted. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9.
Updates on the discussions will be posted on SAM, so be sure to keep an eye on that.
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