Netherlands: FNV and Allies membership is rising again

The Netherlands’ largest union, FNV and Allies, present in manufacturing, currently has the most members since 2001 – the last crisis in the country. The new membership wave can be explained by the financial crisis and by the union’s efforts. Indeed, it launched an information campaign in businesses, on its website and on the phone – a success. The membership drop has been contained since 2007.
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as the most members since 2001 – the last crisis in the country. The new membership wave can be explained by the financial crisis and by the union’s efforts. Indeed, it launched an information campaign in businesses, on its website and on the phone – a success. The membership drop has been contained since 2007.

“A lot of people are doubting their future at work and want to fight with us for more security” explained Anita van Hess who manages membership at FNV Bondgenoten. “Others want our suppor

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