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Welcome to the CLA page for the employees of KPN. Here you will find all relevant information about the collective bargaining agreement (CLA) at KPN, specially compiled for members of the VHP2 trade union. KPN is the leading provider of telecommunications and IT services in the Netherlands, playing a key role in the country's digital infrastructure. VHP2 represents the interests of professionals and executives within KPN, aiming to achieve fair and sustainable terms of employment. This page will keep you informed of the latest developments, negotiations and agreements affecting your terms of employment at KPN.

The CBA KPN applies to all employees of KPN B.V. and Getronics PinkRoccade Overheidspersoneel B.V. The CBA contains agreements on employment conditions, such as salary, working hours, leave and sustainable employability. It allows employees to make choices that fit their personal situation and ambitions. The scope of the CAO extends to employees in salary scales 1 to 13.

On this page you will find all relevant information about the CBA KPN 2024-2025, read more about the main agreements and you can view or download the CBA.

The basics Salary Working hours and shifts Holidays and leave Sustainable employability Health and safety Pension Allowances and staff discounts Sounding board group KPN

The basics

Duration: The CBA KPN runs from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025.
Declared universally binding (avv): KPN and the unions apply for the avv. This means the CBA will apply to all employees and employers covered by its scope.
Type of collective agreement: This is a standard collective agreement, which means the agreements are binding on employer and employees and cannot be adjusted downwards.

Salary

KPN employees will receive a structural salary increase in the period 2024-2025:

By 1 January 2024: A collective salary increase of 4.5%.
By 1 July 2024: An additional increase in norm salaries by 1%.
By 1 January 2025: A second collective salary increase of 3%.

In addition, there is a variable remuneration and there are several allowances and supplements, such as the labour market allowance and the fitting allowance. The collective agreement includes the full salary tables, which provide insight into pay for each pay scale and step.

Working hours and shifts

The standard working time within KPN has been harmonised to a full-time working week of 40 hours from 1 January 2025. The collective agreement also offers the possibility of flexible working through working independent of time and place. Employees are entitled to working time bonuses for irregular shifts and overtime.

In addition, it is annual hours system (JUS) applicable, giving employees more flexibility in their working hours.

Holidays and leave

KPN employees are entitled to holidays in accordance with the collective labour agreement, with an annual holiday allowance. From 2025, a revamped holiday leave scheme in force, including a thirteenth month.

In addition to holidays, employees can make use of various leave schemes, including:

Parental leave
Mantel care leave
Mourning leave

Sustainable employability

The Cao KPN bets on the sustainable deployment of employees, paying attention to both their physical and mental well-being. KPN offers facilities for training and development, allowing employees to further their personal and professional growth. There is also a strong focus on the generation policy and diversity and inclusion.

Health and safety

The collective agreement includes agreements on healthcare and insurance, including:

Absenteeism and continued payment of salary in case of illness
Group disability insurance
Accident insurance
A death benefit for relatives

Pension

Employees of KPN accrue pension through the KPN Pension Fund. The pensionable salary and the employee's own contribution are defined in the collective agreement. There are also transitional arrangements for employees covered by the older pension agreements.

Allowances and staff discounts

Employees of KPN receive various allowances, including:

Travel reimbursement
Home working allowance
Mission allowance
Jubilee gratifications for employment of 25 and 40 years

In addition, KPN offers various staff discounts on KPN services and products.

Sounding board group KPN

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Subscribe today and join the conversation! Want to know more? Then visit this page for detailed information on VHP2's focus groups.