Trade Union FNV Demands 5.5 Percent Wage Increase, Including Automatic Price Compensation
On 2026-09-14, Dutch trade union FNV demanded a 5.5% wage increase, including automatic price compensation for inflation, plus an additional €80 per month for all workers in upcoming collective bargaining agreements. Interim coordinator Jacqie van Stigt cited high inflation, rising productivity, strong company profits, and a tight labor market. FNV also seeks more employee control over AI and better enforcement of agreements. The union opposes planned social security cuts and announced strikes by cleaners at Schiphol and stations against a CNV-negotiated contract.
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