JC 115 — Glass industry — Glass industry: your meal vouchers increase in 2026
The 2025-2026 sectoral agreement for JC 115 mandates an increase in the employer share of meal vouchers: +€1 per day worked from 1 January 2026 (1 April 2026 for mirror-making), then a further +€1 from 1 October 2026 in the absence of a company agreement. All blue-collar workers in the glass industry are affected.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
Standard glass or mirror-making: which date applies?
The first increase takes effect on 1 January 2026 for most of the sector, but on 1 April 2026 for mirror-making. Confirm your sub-sector before applying the increase.
Not granting meal vouchers yet?
The agreement makes meal vouchers mandatory. Companies that do not yet grant them must introduce them, with a minimum employer share of €1 per day worked.
The negotiation window closes on 30 June 2026
You can negotiate how the budget is allocated at company level until 30 June 2026. Without an agreement, a second increase of €1 applies automatically from 1 October 2026.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
+€1 from 1 January 2026 (outside mirror-making)
The employer share increases by €1 per day worked on 1 January 2026 for the entire glass industry, excluding mirror-making. Companies without meal vouchers introduce them at a minimum employer share of €1.
+€1 from 1 April 2026 for mirror-making
The mirror-making sub-sector (spiegelmakerijen) applies the same €1 increase, but from 1 April 2026. The introduction of meal vouchers is also mandatory there, at a minimum employer share of €1.
Second increase of €1 on 1 October 2026
In the absence of a company agreement concluded before 30 June 2026, a second increase of €1 applies automatically to all workers from 1 October 2026.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
First increase (outside mirror-making)
Increase of +€1 per day worked, or introduction of meal vouchers at a minimum employer share of €1, for the entire glass industry excluding mirror-making.
First increase (mirror-making)
The mirror-making sub-sector applies the +€1 increase or introduces meal vouchers at a minimum employer share of €1.
End of company-level negotiation
Final deadline to conclude a company agreement on how the budget is allocated. Otherwise, the second increase of €1 applies automatically.
Second automatic increase of €1
In the absence of a company agreement, an additional increase of €1 per day worked applies to all blue-collar workers in JC 115.
Sectoral federation: inDUfed
Manage both increases error-free, by sub-sector
With a digital Monizze platform, apply the right date for your sub-sector (1 January or 1 April 2026), model the impact of the second increase in October and track compliance in real time. Your HR and payroll teams save time and avoid manual errors during this period of change.
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 115
Verify the obligations of your JC 115
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.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
When does the meal voucher increase take effect in the glass industry?
When does the meal voucher increase take effect in the glass industry?
My company does not yet grant meal vouchers. What should I do?
My company does not yet grant meal vouchers. What should I do?
How can I avoid the second automatic increase of 1 October 2026?
How can I avoid the second automatic increase of 1 October 2026?
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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