JC 130.00 — Printing, graphic arts and newspaper industry — Printing and graphic arts: your meal vouchers rise on 1 January 2026
The sectoral agreement 2025-2026, signed on 18 December 2025, raises the employer share of meal vouchers by €1 on 1 January 2026 for JC 130 workers. The minimum face value rises from €4.25 to €5.25 (employer share €4.16; employee share €1.09). The measure covers around 10,000 workers in the printing, graphic arts and newspaper industry.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
Workers (JC 130) and employees (JC 200) on the same site?
Your workers fall under JC 130, your employees under JC 200: two joint committees, two sets of rules. Tracking each population without errors requires structured management.
Already granting more than the sectoral minimum?
The €1 increase also applies to companies already above the minimum on 31 December 2025. Your company agreements must be reviewed and updated accordingly.
A deadline to integrate before the January payroll
The increase takes effect on 1 January 2026: your meal voucher orders must be adjusted before the January payroll. A digital platform prevents oversights and data-entry errors.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
+€1 on the employer share on 1 January 2026
The employer share of meal vouchers rises by €1, bringing the minimum face value from €4.25 to €5.25 (employer share €4.16; employee share €1.09). The measure applies without distinction to all JC 130 workers.
Increase applies above the minimum
Employers already granting meal vouchers above the sectoral minimum on 31 December 2025 must apply the same €1 increase. Review your company agreements to stay compliant.
No sectoral eco-voucher in JC 130
JC 130 does not provide a sectoral eco-voucher scheme. Any eco-voucher arrangement in this sector must rely on a company agreement or the general legal framework (CBA no. 98), not on a sectoral entitlement.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
Current baseline: minimum at €4.25
Stemming from the CBA of 19 October 2023, the minimum meal voucher value is set at €4.25 (employer share €3.16; employee share €1.09). Companies already paying more than €3.16 received a €0.50 increase.
€1 increase: minimum raised to €5.25
The employer share rises by €1, bringing the minimum face value to €5.25 (employer share €4.16; employee share €1.09). Adjust your orders before the January payroll. Measure from the sectoral agreement 2025-2026.
Sectoral federation: Febelgra
Apply the sectoral increase without adding to your administration
With Monizze, configure the January 2026 increase in a few clicks, whether it is the sectoral minimum or a higher amount set by a company agreement. Manage your JC 130 workers and JC 200 employees from a single platform, automate monthly orders and simplify reconciliation with your payroll. A smooth digital experience that frees your HR teams from error-prone manual tasks.
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 130.00
Verify the obligations of your JC 130.00
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 do meal vouchers increase in JC 130?
When do meal vouchers increase in JC 130?
Does the increase apply if I already grant more than the minimum?
Does the increase apply if I already grant more than the minimum?
What is the difference between JC 130 and JC 200?
What is the difference between JC 130 and JC 200?
Are there sectoral eco-vouchers in JC 130?
Are there sectoral eco-vouchers in JC 130?
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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