From February 1, 2026, apprentices in the North Rhine-Westphalian electrical trades will receive a Germany-wide Job Ticket (DT Job) for €37,80 per month. The training companies will cover this amount in full as a mobility allowance in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. (Photo: © ArGe Medien im ZVEH)

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Trainees in North Rhine-Westphalia receive a Germany Ticket.

Operations management

January 2026

The new collective agreement in the electrical trade in North Rhine-Westphalia is likely to be particularly welcome news for trainees: they earn more, can save additionally for their retirement, and the companies cover the cost of the Germany Ticket.

From February 1, 2026 The companies that are members of the Trade Association of Electrical and Information Technology Trades North Rhine-Westphalia (FEH.NRW) are, their trainees a Germany ticket make it available. That's how the new one sees it. Collective agreement The agreement reached between FEH.NRW and the IG Metall trade union on October 2, 2025, was also finalized. The West German Chamber of Skilled Crafts (WHKT) and the Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association (VRR) were also involved in launching the new service.

"This means that the Electrical trades in North Rhine-Westphalia nationwide to the pioneers“As the first craft sector, they are granting their apprentices the same mobility advantage that students already enjoy, thus setting an example not only for climate protection and sustainable mobility, but especially for the parity of vocational and academic education,” said FEH.NRW in a press release. The widespread participation will further increase the Ticket from the businesses to a reduced price They are paid per month. EUR 37,80 numbers.

Other relevant changes for e-trainees in North Rhine-Westphalia: The Training allowances Apprenticeship fees increased by €25 per year on November 1, 2025. A further increase of €25 will follow on November 1, 2026. In addition, all apprentices will receive a monthly allowance of €10 starting January 1, 2026, which is designed to support them. retirement The funds will be invested in a sustainable fund. Further details regarding the specific implementation will follow shortly, according to FEH.NRW.

Rising fees

The employees Electrical trades in North Rhine-Westphalia will also receive more money. fees lay to 1 November 2025 um three percent to. From the 1 November 2026 This is followed by a further increase of 2,8 percent"As compensation for the month of October 2025 without collective bargaining agreements, employees will also receive a One-off payment "Amounting to 50 euros," according to FEH.NRW. Furthermore, the collectively agreed pension benefits The monthly wage will be increased to €30 on January 1, 2026. The collective agreement has a term of 24 months; according to the association, termination is therefore first possible on October 31, 2027.