The OGBL, the only trade union represented in the staff delegation of Chemgas Barging Sàrl, and its delegates negotiated and signed on February 23 a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with management, which comes into effect retroactively on January 1, 2023, for a period of two years.

This new CBA, which covers the crews of Chemgas Barging Sàrl’s vessels, includes the following improvements for employees:

• a salary increase of at least 4.4% for all professional categories
• the introduction of a supplement for continuous trips.
• an increase in the meal allowance to 7.50 euros/day.
• the introduction of an expense allowance for travel meals.

Chemgas Barging Ltd. currently employs a total of about 200 people.

Press release by the OGBL’s Transport on Road & Navigation/ACAL Syndicate
February 24, 2023