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Employees in the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning trades in Bremen will receive pay raises in two stages. Starting January 1, 2026, wages will increase by 2.6 percent, followed by another 2.9 percent one year later. Apprentice wages will be increased by fixed amounts at the same time.

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15 December 2025 15 December 2025

IG Metall Küste and the Bremen Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Guild have reached a collective bargaining agreement for employees and apprentices.


The agreement in detail

Starting January 1, 2026, wages will increase by 2.6 percent. A year later, on January 1, 2027, there will be a further increase of 2.9 percent.

Apprentice wages will increase at the same times to the following amounts:

Effective January 1, 2026:

  • 1st year of training: from 867 euros to 930 euros (+63 euros)
  • 2nd year of training: from 937 euros to 1,010 euros (+73 euros)
  • 3rd year of training: from 1,019 euros to 1,070 euros (+51 euros)
  • 4th year of training: from 1,062 euros to 1,170 euros (+108)

Effective January 1, 2027:

  • 1st year of training: from 930 euros to 960 euros (+30 euros)
  • 2nd year of training: from 1,010 euros to 1,040 euros (+30 euros)
  • 3rd year of training: from 1,070 euros to 1,120 euros (+50 euros)
  • 4th year of training: from 1,170 euros to 1,210 euros (+40)

The collective wage agreement and the agreement on apprenticeship stipends are valid for 24 months, through December 31, 2027.

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