Schiphol retail workers "pissed" and scared non-essential airport stores are still open
3 years ago

Schiphol retail workers "pissed" and scared non-essential airport stores are still open

NL Times  

Workers of non-essential stores at the Schiphol are upset and worried that they still have to show up to work while all other retail stores had to close their doors due to the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. "Our employer said that we have to be happy we still have a job," an anonymous Schiphol employee told NH Nieuws. The MP said that Schiphol has clearly shown they prioritize money over the safety of their employees by keeping non-essential stores open. In response to NH Nieuws, Schiphol said they are happy that non-essential stores are allowed to stay open during the hard lockdown. "The stores at Schiphol are only accessible for travelers, people who would have been at the airport anyway for their trip," Schiphol said they ensure that health safety measures are taken, such as face masks and social distancing.

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2 years, 6 months ago

Schiphol workforce grows by 400, but many vacancies remain

NL Times  

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3 years ago

Cabinet will close non-essential shops at Schiphol after complaints

NL Times  

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Schiphol staff angry at decision to keep non-essential airport shops open
3 years ago

Schiphol staff angry at decision to keep non-essential airport shops open

Dutch News  

Shop staff at Schiphol airport are reported to be angry and distressed at being exempted from the lockdown rules that came into force on Sunday morning. All stores in the departures area beyond security have been allowed to stay open even though other non-essential shops have been ordered to close until January 14. NH Nieuws quoted one anonymous retail worker …

Schiphol staff angry at decision to keep non-essential airport shops open
3 years ago

Schiphol staff angry at decision to keep non-essential airport shops open

Dutch News  

Shop staff at Schiphol airport are reported to be angry and distressed at being exempted from the lockdown rules that came into force on Sunday morning. All stores in the departures area beyond security have been allowed to stay open even though other non-essential shops have been ordered to close until January 14. NH Nieuws quoted one anonymous retail worker …

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