Netherlands: call to strike at Floraholland

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24 October 2006 à 13h16

Updated on 25 October 2006 à 08h42

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Publication: 24 October 2006 à 13h16, Updated on 25 October 2006 à 08h42

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The Confederation of Dutch trade unions (FNV Bondgenoten) called for a one-day strike on October 30th, which might paralyze Floraholland, the second auction flower market in the Netherlands. 215 jobs will be shed to support the competitiveness of this market confronted to worldwide competition. (Ref 061059)

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Updated on 25 October 2006 à 08h42

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Management announced that 215 part-time jobs (15 to 20 hours a month) would be shed. Floraholland wants to increase its productivity by 3% before 2008. Even though it is still managed as a cooperative of horticulturists, Floraholland has taken international dimensions. This market based in Naldwijk, added to the main auction in the Netherlands, Bloemensveiling Aalsmeer, totals 84 % of the worldwide flower and plant market. Increased competitiveness is needed on this market that is getting more

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