Public transit strike shuts down many routes around Netherlands today
7 years, 2 months ago

Public transit strike shuts down many routes around Netherlands today

NL Times  

Public transportation in the Netherlands was seriously disrupted Thursday morning after regional transit workers walked off the job at 4 a.m. in a one-day strike. The labour action is meant to call attention to what the workers have called unreasonable work pressure, and a pay raise that is capped 40 percent lower than what the bus drivers and train conductors wanted. The unions involved in the strike said the transit businesses refused to negotiate on work pressures, and limited any salary increases to a maximum of two percent. Labor unions CNV and FNV ordered the strike when they said negotiations with the five main regional transit firms stalled.

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Belgian railway strike to impact Dutch train services
2 months, 1 week ago

Belgian railway strike to impact Dutch train services

NL Times  

A strike by Belgian railway workers starting Sunday evening will disrupt international train services between the Netherlands and Belgium, Dutch rail operator NS announced. The strike is scheduled to begin Sunday at 10 p.m. and will last until Monday at 10 p.m., limiting train services. NS urged travelers to stay informed by checking the NS International app or the online …

Rail strikes to halt train services across the Netherlands starting at 6 a.m.
4 months ago

Rail strikes to halt train services across the Netherlands starting at 6 a.m.

NL Times  

Train operations across the Netherlands will be severely disrupted on Friday as ProRail traffic control staff begin striking at 6 a.m. The work stoppage, centered at the Eindhoven and Maastricht control posts, will halt all train services in Limburg and much of North Brabant until 9 a.m. Regional operator Arriva has announced that its trains in the affected areas will …

Commuters hit as ProRail workers strike in Utrecht, Amersfoort
4 months, 1 week ago

Commuters hit as ProRail workers strike in Utrecht, Amersfoort

Dutch News  

There were widespread problems for rail commuters on Friday morning as ProRail workers went on strike at key parts of the network in the centre of the Netherlands. The strike, from 6 am to 9 am, disrupted train services around Utrecht and Amersfoort and had knock on effects on services to Schiphol, Leiden, Deventer and Almere as well. Although the …

Strike will stop Noord-Holland rail services early on Wednesday
4 months, 1 week ago

Strike will stop Noord-Holland rail services early on Wednesday

Dutch News  

The strike by ProRail workers on Wednesday means there will be no trains in Noord-Holland and parts of Flevoland and Utrecht from 6 am to at least 9 am, Dutch railway firm NS said on Monday. Maintenance workers and engineers are going on strike in support of their pay claim after talks between railway unions and ProRail broke down. “ProRail …

Public transport workers strike in support of early retirement
6 months, 1 week ago

Public transport workers strike in support of early retirement

Dutch News  

Early commuters in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam were hit by major problems getting to work on Tuesday as public transport workers went on strike in support of their campaign for a better early retirement scheme. On Tuesday, public transport in the three big cities came to a halt between 4 am and 8 am and public transport firms said …

Commuters face public transport strikes on Tuesday, Wednesday
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Commuters face public transport strikes on Tuesday, Wednesday

Dutch News  

Commuters will be hit by major problems getting to work on Tuesday and Wednesday, as public transport workers go on strike in support of their early retirement campaign. On Tuesday, public transport in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague will come to a halt between 4 am and 8 am, and on Wednesday, NS and regional transport workers will strike at …

No more regional transport strikes as unions, employers reach labor agreement
1 year, 11 months ago

No more regional transport strikes as unions, employers reach labor agreement

NL Times  

The trade unions and employers in regional public transport have reached a deal on a new collective labor agreement, FNV negotiator Marijn van der Gaag told ANP. “This result also means peace of mind for travelers and peace of mind for employees in our sector.” He will optimistically present the agreement to the VWOV members - the public transport companies …

Regional public transport strikes suspended as unions and employers restart talks
1 year, 11 months ago

Regional public transport strikes suspended as unions and employers restart talks

NL Times  

Labor unions and regional transportation providers are going to begin negotiate with each other again about a new collective bargaining agreement, the employers said on Friday through their association, VWOV. More than two weeks ago, FNV and the CNV labor union suspended their strike plans to try talking to the employers again under the guidance of two impartial parties. The …

Many train workers will again go on strike in larger parts of the Netherlands
2 years, 1 month ago

Many train workers will again go on strike in larger parts of the Netherlands

NL Times  

Employees of regional train services will soon go on strike again to demand better working conditions as part of the collective labor agreement for regional transport workers, said the VVMC labor union. The train staff there already held strikes two days last week, including Thursday in Twente, Dordrecht, and Limburg, and in all regional territories on Friday. These labor actions …

Regional public transport workers to strike nationwide on Thursday and Friday
2 years, 2 months ago

Regional public transport workers to strike nationwide on Thursday and Friday

NL Times  

Thousands of bus drivers, train drivers, and conductors in regional public transport will stop working on Thursday and Friday. Strikes also shut down regional public transport across the country in September and October last year. The unions planned another four-day strike series in the autumn but called it off when collective bargaining resumed with the Association of Public Transport Employers. …

Rough rush hours tomorrow with transit strikes, icy weather; Fewer buses in Rotterdam
2 years, 2 months ago

Rough rush hours tomorrow with transit strikes, icy weather; Fewer buses in Rotterdam

NL Times  

Rijkswaterstaat expects morning and evening rush hour on Thursday to be extra rough. And workers on regional public transport will strike on Thursday and Friday for a better collective bargaining agreement, so more people will likely travel by car. Trade union FNV announced a nationwide strike by regional public transport workers on Thursday and Friday after the unions failed to …

Strikes: No NS trains nationwide; No regional transport in north
2 years, 6 months ago

Strikes: No NS trains nationwide; No regional transport in north

NL Times  

Today will be a difficult day for public transport users in the Netherlands. Trade unions FNV, CNV, and VVMC organized regional actions among NS workers in the west and northwest of the country today to reinforce their demands for a new collective bargaining agreement. “There are only a few travelers to be found.” There are some travelers at Utrecht Central …

Almost all Dutch trains halted by strike around Utrecht
2 years, 6 months ago

Almost all Dutch trains halted by strike around Utrecht

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost the entire Dutch railway …

NS strike will continue to cause problems on Wednesday; International trains rerouted
2 years, 6 months ago

NS strike will continue to cause problems on Wednesday; International trains rerouted

NL Times  

The impact of the strike by NS workers on Tuesday will continue to have an impact on train routes across the Netherlands on Wednesday. The national railway cancelled nearly all of its trains on Tuesday because of the one-day strike in the center of the country, as many trains start or stop in Utrecht, or cross through the region. Many …

Noord-Holland bus strike to affect transport to Schiphol on Saturday
2 years, 9 months ago

Noord-Holland bus strike to affect transport to Schiphol on Saturday

NL Times  

The relay strikes in regional public transport are hitting Noord-Holland this weekend. In addition to affecting travelers, the strike will also make it more difficult for potential employees to get to the job market the airport is holding on Saturday. Trade union CNV is not participating in the regional public transport strike. A total of 13,000 people work in regional …

Public transit strike in Overijssel, Brabant on Saturday
2 years, 10 months ago

Public transit strike in Overijssel, Brabant on Saturday

NL Times  

Drivers in regional public transport will strike on Saturday in Enschede, Hengelo, Haaksbergen, and Tilburg, trade union FNV reports. It is the second strike in a national relay of regional transport strikes for a better collective labor agreement. They do not respond to the signals of high work pressure, they ask for even more productivity and flexibility for the driver," …

Public transit strike: No trams, buses in The Hague
5 years, 8 months ago

Public transit strike: No trams, buses in The Hague

NL Times  

No buses or trams are running in The Hague between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Employees of city transport company HTM are striking for better working conditions. HTM said it tried to keep the buses and trams running as much as possible, but that turned out not to be an option. HTM expects that the trams and …

Public transit back up-and-running after strike
5 years, 9 months ago

Public transit back up-and-running after strike

NL Times  

After a nationwide 24-hour long strike on Tuesday, public transit employees are back at work. The public transit companies in the big cities report a few delays, but none that are obviously strike-related. Schiphol had only four trains per hour running between the airport and Amsterdam Central station, but the airport called the resulting crowds "manageable". "This concerns everyone", a …

National transit strike to cause major traffic headache Tuesday
5 years, 9 months ago

National transit strike to cause major traffic headache Tuesday

NL Times  

A nationwide public transit strike will cause major traffic problems on Tuesday, Dutch travelers' association ANWB warns. Four trains per hour will run between Schiphol and Amsterdam Central Station between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, also stopping at the Lelylaan and Sloterdijk stations. KLM warned that the strike may cause flight delays and cancelations, and offered its passengers …

Nearly all public transit to shut down May 28; Labour supports
5 years, 10 months ago

Nearly all public transit to shut down May 28; Labour supports

NL Times  

Regional public transit companies announced that they will join employees of NS and the city transporters in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague in a strike for a better pension system on May 28th. The only public transit companies whose employees are not participating in the strike are Keolis and Qbuzz in Utrecht, Keolis on the Veluwe, Arriva in Achterhoek and …

Huge public transit strike to hit Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag
5 years, 10 months ago

Huge public transit strike to hit Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Haag

NL Times  

A massive 24-hour strike by public transportation workers was scheduled by trade union FNV. The labor protest will affect the national railway firm NS, as well as public transit in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Den Haag, the three biggest cities in the Netherlands, FNV revealed on Wednesday. "We do this not only for ourselves, but for all Dutch people who want …

Amsterdam public transit workers to strike on March 18
6 years ago

Amsterdam public transit workers to strike on March 18

NL Times  

Public transit workers in Amsterdam will strike for part of Monday, March 18th, as part of a national action day for better pensions, trade unions CNV, VCP and FNV announced. Amsterdam public transit company GVB confirmed the strike to Het Parool. Local public transit workers in Rotterdam and The Hague will also strike on March 18th. To underline this requirement, …

Public transit strike: no regional buses, trains today
6 years, 10 months ago

Public transit strike: no regional buses, trains today

NL Times  

The drivers of regional buses and trains are striking on Monday and Tuesday, bringing regional public transit to a stand still. The public transit in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague will run as usual, as these employees fall under a separate collective bargaining agreement. Schiphol advices travelers using public transit to get to the airport to take note of the …

Transit strike strands tourists at Eindhoven Airport, Station
7 years, 2 months ago

Transit strike strands tourists at Eindhoven Airport, Station

NL Times  

The strike of regional public transportation workers in the Netherlands caused a great deal of problems for travellers on their way to and from the Eindhoven Airport. Yeah no transportation from Eindhoven airport to the train station is great help," Amsterdam DJ Ruben Kusters said on Twitter before sarcastically thanking the FNV on Wednesday night. The next morning he complained …

Unions threaten nationwide public transit strike
7 years, 3 months ago

Unions threaten nationwide public transit strike

NL Times  

On Monday trade unions CNV Vakmensen and FNV announced labor actions and a possible nationwide, 24 hour long public transit strike on January 4th. These actions are the result of talks on a new collective bargaining agreement for public transit workers collapsing last month, Financieele Dagblad reports. According to FNV, the talks failed on the point of reducing the high …

Public transport workers strike in Amsterdam and Utrecht
9 years, 5 months ago

Public transport workers strike in Amsterdam and Utrecht

Dutch News  

Commuters in Amsterdam and Utrecht face chaos on Thursday morning because of a strike by transport workers. Amsterdam’s public transport department says there will be no buses, trams or metro services until 08.30 hours and that it will be 11.00 before services are back to normal. Some 125,000 people take public transport to get to work, school and college every …

Public transport workers strike in Amsterdam and Utrecht
9 years, 5 months ago

Public transport workers strike in Amsterdam and Utrecht

Dutch News  

Commuters in Amsterdam and Utrecht face chaos on Thursday morning because of a strike by transport workers. Amsterdam’s public transport department says there will be no buses, trams or metro services until 08.30 hours and that it will be 11.00 before services are back to normal. Some 125,000 people take public transport to get to work, school and college every …

Public transit strikes in Amsterdam, Utrecht underway
9 years, 5 months ago

Public transit strikes in Amsterdam, Utrecht underway

NL Times  

Travelers in Amsterdam and Utrecht had to struggle through Thursday morning's rush hour without public transport. The employees are protesting against the wage agreement that the Cabinet made with three smaller unions for 600 thousand civil servants and teachers. Transporter GVB expects that all public transport will run according to schedule again around 11:00 a.m. This strike will involve municipal …

Public transit strike to hit Amsterdam, Utrecht
9 years, 5 months ago

Public transit strike to hit Amsterdam, Utrecht

NL Times  

Strikes over the salary deal for public servants will be hitting the public transit in Amsterdam and Utrecht on Thursday morning. "These workers are furious", said FNV vice president Ruud Kuin on the union's website. According to the union, the Cabinet's controversial wage proposal will hit all 2.8 million people receiving or building ABP pensions in their wallets. FNV calls …

Public transport staff strike over privatisation
18 years, 4 months ago

Public transport staff strike over privatisation

Dutch News  

Public transport workers in the four big cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague went on strike today in protest at government plans to open tram and bus services to market forces. The strike, which began at 9am and was set to end at 4pm, had been announced in advance and caused little disruption for customers – although train …

Public transport staff strike over privatisation
18 years, 4 months ago

Public transport staff strike over privatisation

Dutch News  

Public transport workers in the four big cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague went on strike today in protest at government plans to open tram and bus services to market forces. The strike, which began at 9am and was set to end at 4pm, had been announced in advance and caused little disruption for customers – although train …

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