An major conflict is likely at NS Reizigers, a branch of Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), the national railways company, which handles the interior passenger traffic. Management intends to increase the service without hiring more workers. Trade unions refuse this. (Ref. 06633)
A new schedule must indeed come into effect on next 10 December : traffic is due to increase by 4 % with 200 new connections between various cities. NS Reizigers does not want to hire anyone, but trade unions consider that it will be necessary to hire between 270 and 350 new railroad workers. Preliminary discussions showed a complete dissension. NS Reizigers’ management considered the discussions “very satisfactory”, saying, without giving more details, than “creative solutions” were proposed
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