From now on, the labor inspectorate itself will inform works councils of the results of its investigations on working conditions, pay levels and illegal labor. Piet Hein Donner, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, announced this change on January 9, 2008. (Ref. 090032)
This new measure was taken by the government, at the pressing request of the largest union in the country, the federation of Dutch unions and allies (FNV Bondgenoten) present in the industry. Thus, works council will no longer be dependent on the will of the management to receive documents from the labor inspectorate. The only problem is that there is still a misunderstanding between the Ministry of Social Affairs and the FNV and Allies. Indeed, Piet Hein Donner told the Parliament that the lab
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