Jun 5, 2014
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Security workers at Amsterdam Schiphol airport have initiated industrial action against indecent working conditions. Hundreds joined a manifestation whereas others wore protest badges on the job. The workers are protesting against insecure contracts, being made to work long hours without sufficient breaks and irregular pay and hours.
Security workers at Amsterdam Schiphol airport have initiated industrial action against indecent working conditions. Hundreds joined a manifestation whereas others wore protest badges on the job. The workers are protesting against insecure contracts, being made to work long hours without sufficient breaks and irregular pay and hours. In a reaction, Schiphol management said it was ready to include decent working conditions in any new contracts with the security firms, but did not make any concrete commitments. Trade unions said they were happy with this promise, but would continue to monitor the situation carefully.
English: http://unionrenewal.blogspot.nl/2014/05/security-officers-at-schiphol-airport.html
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