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Netherlands: Youth care workers to hold partial work stoppages and working-to-rule actions from 3 to 19 February
ActiveUnions FNV Zorg & Welzijn, CNV, and FBZ announced 14 actions across 13 locations nationwide between 3 and 19 February 2026. Actions include working-to-rule and partial work stoppages to demand a comprehensive sectoral collective agreement addressing workload, safety, and staffing. Unions have warned of escalation after 19 February if no progress is made.
Netherlands: National civil service strike announced for 3 March in The Hague
In 14 daysFNV has placed a "Save the date" for a national strike of central government employees on 3 March 2026 in The Hague, part of the campaign against the 2026 wage freeze for civil servants. The action follows January stoppages at prisons and joint union actions across ministries; CNV and AC Rijksvakbonden are engaged in the same campaign. Details on exact scope and participating agencies to follow.
Rotterdam prison staff hold two-hour strike at De Schie
PastEmployees at the De Schie prison (PI Rotterdam) will stop work for two hours on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, escalating a campaign against the government’s wage freeze. The action is organized by FNV with AC Rijksvakbonden and CNV and follows a one-hour stoppage at PI Nieuwersluis earlier in January.
Envalior strike suspended after improved offer; actions for Jan 25–26 paused
PastFNV and CNV had called an indefinite strike at Envalior’s plastics plants (Emmen, Geleen) starting Jan 23, but suspended the action after the employer tabled an improved final offer. Planned stoppages covered through Monday Jan 26 are paused pending a member vote.
Rijksambtenaren threaten strike actions after ultimatum on pay freeze
PastUnions FNV Overheid and CNV have issued an ultimatum to the Dutch government to scrap the 2026 pay freeze for approximately 150,000 central government civil servants. If unmet by 2026-01-13, they warn of strike actions, including work stoppages and possible rolling/estafette strikes.
Arkema Rotterdam workers threaten strike after Jan 7 ultimatum in CAO dispute
PastCNV (with FNV support) set an ultimatum to Arkema Rotterdam: if no agreement by 2026-01-07 09:00, actions including strikes will follow.
National higher education strike in Amsterdam on 9 December
PastUnions are calling a nationwide higher education strike, centered on a rally at Dam Square in Amsterdam, to protest budget cuts. Universities and universities of applied sciences expect work stoppages that day.
KLM ground crew strike at Schiphol
PastKLM ground staff at Amsterdam Schiphol are striking over CAO demands. Actions include a 4-hour stoppage on 2025-09-17 (08:00–12:00), followed by longer stoppages on 2025-09-24 (08:00–14:00) and 2025-10-01 (06:00–14:00). KLM said around 100 flights would be cancelled due to the 17 September action.
Frequently Asked Questions — Netherlands Strikes
There are no major rail or public transport strikes reported in Netherlands today. However, local disruptions can always occur. We suggest monitoring our live map for any sudden updates. For real-time service status, check the following official websites:
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