The interim board tried to prevent the course of court until Monday evening, says temporary chairman Dick Koerselman. “That didn’t work out, really very regrettable.” The representatives of the employees, the works council and the various sectors within FNV want the judges of the Enterprise Chamber to speak about their requirements. “
One of their requirements has already been granted at the last minute: postponing the board elections. They are, appears on the session, now moved to September 15, the day before Prinsjesdag. But their other requirement, that two independent members are being added to the Supervisory Board, is still on the table. These experts – preferably heavyweights with a lot of authority – should appoint the Enterprise Chamber.
No trust
The FNV staff also wants the new supervisors to ensure that something is done with two very critical reports about the situation within the largest trade union in the Netherlands. ,, They are not confident that this is in good hands with the interim board. There are people who were in the previous board themselves, “their lawyer explains to the three judges.” People don’t feel safe. “
The interim board and the member parliament, the highest body of the union, find the requirements of the employees exaggerated. ,, We can solve this ourselves. Administrative impasse? He has never been there. The various parts of FNV simply function that there are conflicts within the trade union of all times, “they say. And to the indignation of many people present:” FNV Personnel is a constant factor in the unrest of the past months. “
Irrevocable
Assisted by no fewer than six lawyers, they take a turn of why the Enterprise Chamber must intervene or not intervene. “It must be possible that a conversation will start between you,” one of the judges tries. “If we now name people, that is irrevocable. Then you can’t go back. It is crazy that you cannot clean up your own pokkzooi as a trade union.”
His plea encounters on the deaf ears. After fifteen minutes of consultation outside the court, the employees announce that this has yielded nothing. At the end of next week, the Enterprise Chamber will let you know how it goes.