Unions insist on national early retirement for hard physical labor; Employers hesitant
Dutch labor unions FNV, CNV, and VCP gave an ultimatum to the government on Wednesday. The unions want the Dutch State to do more to reach a permanent arrangement for people with hard physical labor jobs who want to retire earlier. If this does not happen, then strikes could follow in various sectors. Caretaker Minister Carola Schouten, who handles pension policy, said she will speak with the unions and employers.
Source: nltimes.nl