Public sector trade unions had a chance to meet the new interior minister, Liesbeth Spies, and express their grievances over the failure to make any progress on the negotiations covering civil servants. The unions continue to press for a protection of purchasing power, training for workers threatened with redundancy and better career prospects for young workers. The lack of response from the employers has lead the unions to take action and the work-to-rule by FNV Abvakabo members at Schiphol Airport will part of that campaign.
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