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401:(with affiliated independent unions). Both these sectors and affiliated unions are represented in the FNV parliament, which is directly elected by the membership. The number of seats per sector/affiliated union is determined by their membership in proportion to the total membership of the FNV. The parliament represents the membership, creates "overarching" policy and oversees the board. The parliament also elects the board (except the chairman, who is directly elected by the membership). The current chairman is Tuur Elzinga. 25: 858: 141: 239:. The FNV is a significant player in the field of work and income. The trade union consists of a central federation, complemented by several sectoral unions representing specific professional groups and sectors. The FNV aims to safeguard the interests of employees, promote fair labor conditions, and protect workers' rights at the national level. 384:
Furthermore, the FNV provides the FNV Belastingservice (FNV Tax Service), an ISO-certified service department that works for all unions affiliated with the FNV. Around 4,250 volunteers handled approximately 215,000 tax returns for FNV members in 2016. These volunteers are trained by 350 instructors
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The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) is an important instrument used by the FNV to represent the interests of employees and ensure their employment conditions. Over two million employees in the Netherlands are covered by a CAO negotiated by the FNV, which represents the interests of workers in
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Another service offered by the FNV to its members is assistance in cases of personal injury and occupational diseases. Employees who suffer injuries during their work or are affected by diseases resulting from their profession can count on the expertise of the FNV to defend their rights.
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In addition to negotiating collective labour agreements, the FNV also provides extensive individual legal assistance to its members in cases involving work or income-related issues. Workers who find themselves in a conflict with their employers can rely on legal support from FNV lawyers.
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over the AOW, the old aged act, and the WAO, the disabilities act. A huge protest was organized in Amsterdam in 2004. The FNV became a leading member in "Keer het Tij" (Turn the Tide) an alliance of social organizations that opposed the cabinet and became involved in organizing the
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The most important function of FNV are the collective bargaining negotiations, on wages and secondary working conditions, it holds with the
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who receive annual updates themselves. As a result, the FNV Belastingservice is the largest tax consultant service in the Netherlands.
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In 2012 the FNV almost split due to a conflict between the more radical wing and the moderates on the issue of
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The FNV was crucial in the economic recovery in the Netherlands during the 1980s. It supported the so-called
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in which other trade unions, employers' organizations and government appointed experts also have seats.
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and increasing political polarisation between left and right. The first president of the FNV was
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orientation and strong links with the social-democratic
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The FNV started out as a neutral union but has a strong
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national trade union centre
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Dutch Catholic Trade Union Federation
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Second Balkenende cabinet

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