Confederation agrees framework for collective bargaining in 2012

Netherlands

The FNV confederation has set out the key elements of its bargaining strategy for 2012. Along with a target pay increase of 2.5% it wants an additional €300 to help low-paid workers in particular deal with cuts to child benefit and to maintain their purchasing power. The confederation argues that maintaining purchasing power was vital for the economy. FNV unions will also be looking at ways of improving the pay of young workers and temporary workers and dealing with precarious employment conditions.
Read more at > FNV Abvakabo (NL)

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