Both the union and the employer side are satisfied after the notice of strike and blockade was canceled.
-We are very satisfied with the agreement, which gives our members a good salary increase and a lot of order and order in the industry, says Hotel and Restaurant Union chairman Malin Ackholt.
-I am very happy that we have managed to avert the threat of conflict.
It has been very long and tough negotiations, first with the union and then with the mediator, says Torbjörn Granevärn, chief negotiator at Visita.
The brand rules
A conflict issue was about the salary, where the settlement means an increase in line with the so-called mark, ie 5.4 percent over 29 months.
-The most important issues for us were the salary increase, and to stop the abuse of the form of employment for a few days.
Now it will be order when it comes to scheduling, says Malin Ackholt.
Stability and peace of mind
It was on November 6 that the union announced a strike and blockade from Tuesday, November 17 at 2 pm. Initially, the conflict would include 22 restaurants.
But there will be no strike.
-It is important.
In the situation that the hospitality industry is in now, it is of great value that the parties can reach an agreement without conflict.
This means stability and peace of mind and allows companies to deal with other things, such as the pandemic, says Torbjörn Granevärn.
The trade union side is also happy that the conflict did not take place.
-Our ambition is always to sign agreements without notice.
Now we had to do it, but now we are very happy to have reached an agreement, says Malin Ackholt.