After months of strikes, employers and unions in regional transport are negotiating a new collective agreement. This was announced by the public transport employers’ association (VWOV) and the unions FNV and CNV. This also canceled the announced strikes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week.
In recent months, drivers of shipping companies such as Arriva, Keolis, EBS and Qbuzz have repeatedly stopped working. As a result, many buses were canceled each time, inconveniencing passengers.
More than two weeks ago, FNV and CNV suspended actions to speak again with employers led by two scouts. In addition, unions stated that if they do not see a real opportunity for negotiation in these talks, there will be another strike. It seems that there are open spaces: instead of the strike, a new collective agreement will be negotiated next Monday.
“We are pleased to return to the negotiating table,” VWOV President Fred Kagie said in a brief statement.
The CNV union says the negotiating parties will spend the entire work week negotiating and want to inform their members about a possible deal before Easter (next weekend).
CNV is hopeful: “Employers have pledged to take significant action in response to our work pressure offers. This may include additional breaks, more air in shifts, and improvements to schedules and shifts. Of course, wages will also be an important issue. They’re at the bottom.”
Source: NOS
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