JC 105 / 224 — Non-ferrous metals — Non-ferrous metals: your meal vouchers increase on 1 July 2026
The 2025-2026 sectoral agreement for JC 105 and 224 mandates an increase in the employer share of meal vouchers. +€2 for companies that already grant them, introduction at €3.09 for the others, from 1 July 2026. Both blue-collar (JC 105) and white-collar (JC 224) workers are affected.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
Workers and employees under two JCs: how to harmonise?
Your workers fall under JC 105 (blue-collar) and JC 224 (white-collar). Applying the same increase consistently, across all your sites, demands rigour.
Are your specialised profiles being courted?
In a high-tech industry, qualified operators, technicians and engineers are scarce. A solid benefits package makes the difference in attracting and retaining them.
Negative 2025 result: what now?
The agreement allows a deferral if your 2025 result is negative. But this exception must be properly documented, and the 1 July 2026 deadline anticipated.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
+€2 for existing companies
Already granting meal vouchers? The employer share increases by €2, for both blue-collar (JC 105) and white-collar (JC 224) workers, by 1 July 2026 at the latest.
Introduction at €3.09 for the others
No meal vouchers yet? You must introduce them on 1 July 2026, with a minimum face value of €3.09. The obligation applies to both joint committees.
Deferral or early implementation possible
Negative result in 2025? You may defer until you return to a positive result. Conversely, company-level negotiation can bring the effective date forward.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
Sectoral agreement signed
JC 105 and 224 sign a joint 2025-2026 sectoral agreement for the non-ferrous metals sector.
Agreement ratified
The agreement is ratified, confirming the mandatory increase in the employer share of meal vouchers.
Increase takes effect
Increase of +€2 or introduction at €3.09 mandatory for all companies in JC 105 and 224, except for justified deferral.
Sectoral federation: Agoria
Manage the increase across all your sites, error-free
With a digital Monizze platform, model the impact of the increase by population (blue-collar JC 105, white-collar JC 224, multi-site), track compliance in real time and ease the administrative load on your HR and payroll teams, well before 1 July 2026.
Our approach
The Monizze answer: manage, simplify, optimise
Tailored evaluation
- Analysis of your industry sector, your headcount and the appropriate budget scenario
- Objective assessment of the real impact in consultation with your social secretariat
- Comparison of your options to choose the best strategy
Centralised digital management
- Simplified management of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
- Integration of mobility solutions and mobility budget
- Global overview via RewardFlex — one platform, one management interface
- Automated compliance with sectoral obligations
Enhanced employee experience
- Real-time view of your balance and benefits
- Simplified activation of the Monizze card
- Full visibility over the complete salary package
Next steps
3 steps to comply with JC 105 / 224
Verify the obligations of your JC 105 / 224
Amounts, deadlines, exceptions: every detail matters.
Estimate the cost for your team size
Compare scenarios and identify the best option.
Plan your 2026 benefits
Meal vouchers, mobility, flexibility: a coherent package.
Take action
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
When does the meal voucher increase take effect in non-ferrous metals?
When does the meal voucher increase take effect in non-ferrous metals?
Can my company defer the increase?
Can my company defer the increase?
Does the increase apply to both blue-collar and white-collar workers?
Does the increase apply to both blue-collar and white-collar workers?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
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