"It's important that everyone is willing to get started at maximum speed," said chairman Coen van Oostrom of the employers' organization VNO-NCW, for example. #SociaalAkkoord #SocialeZekerheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)
"It's important that everyone is willing to get started at maximum speed," said chairman Coen van Oostrom of the employers' organization VNO-NCW, for example. #SociaalAkkoord #SocialeZekerheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)
"After seven months, I am very happy that we have this meeting," said Minister Hans Vijlbrief (Social Affairs and Employment, D66) after the hour-and-a-half-long conversation. #SociaalAkkoord #SocialeZekerheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)
"I just said during the conversation that we do not have a budget cut task by engaging in these discussions. And the cabinet has acknowledged that as well." During the first meeting about a new social agreement, FNV chairman Hans Spekman emphasized it clearly once again. #SociaalAkkoord #SocialeZekerheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)
During the first meeting about a new social agreement, FNV chairman Hans Spekman emphasized that there is no pressure from savings, which was also confirmed by Prime Minister Jetten, and that the discussions are focused on the reform of social security and the labor market. #SociaalAkkoord #SocialeZekerheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)

The cabinet has held a positive first conversation with social partners about a social agreement, during which trade unions confirmed that actions have been suspended and there is consensus on the urgency to continue negotiations. #sociaalakkoord #vakbonden #onderhandelingen (translated)

Minister Thierry Aartsen (Work and Participation, VVD), who is also attending the talks at the Catshuis, understands their concerns, but the trade unions are completely against a shorter continuation of payments. #SociaalAkkoord #Arbeidsongeschiktheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)
"with a benefit on the sidelines, because our social security system locks people up." And no day too early, found especially Minister Hans Vijlbrief (Social Affairs and Employment, D66). #SociaalAkkoord #Arbeidsongeschiktheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)
Employers, trade unions, and the cabinet are finally coming together to find solutions for the high number of people receiving benefits in the Netherlands, but due to the complex issues, no quick results are expected. #SociaalAkkoord #Arbeidsongeschiktheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)

"If you manage to solve those implementation issues, it will have a significant impact. But especially for the unions, it will be: no pain, no gain. To really achieve results, less popular measures must also be taken." The king just means: there are no easy solutions, there first needs to be a willingness to make fundamental changes. #SociaalAkkoord #Bezuinigingen #SocialeZekerheid (translated)
"A motorist stands frustrated in the traffic jam, then climbs on his roof and shouts: I'm counting to ten and then everyone will drive 120." #SociaalAkkoord #Bezuinigingen #SocialeZekerheid (translated)
“That can be what the cabinet thinks until they weigh an ounce.” #SociaalAkkoord #Bezuinigingen #SocialeZekerheid (translated)
After the abolition of cuts in social security, there is urgency to reach a social agreement, while employers and trade unions are under pressure to find solutions for the high number of people receiving benefits. #SociaalAkkoord #Bezuinigingen #SocialeZekerheid (translated)

Sociaal akkoord getekend. ✍️ Historische stap voorwaarts voor ons personeel. Dank aan Pascale, commandant ter zee, directeur HR op mijn kabinet. Klassedame met een groot hart voor de vrouwen en mannen van Defensie. Eerste vrouwelijke bevelhebber van een mijnenveger ooit. https://t.co/DxxGMAMbEr #SociaalAkkoord #Defensie #VrouwelijkeBevelhebber #NL
Veel militairen vragen zich af hoever de regering staat met het uitwerken van het nieuwe sociaal akkoord. Sommigen doen dat met het nodige ongeduld. Tenslotte werd het akkoord al in julii vorig jaar ondertekend. Daarom geef ik hier een update van de vooruitgang die werd geboekt, #SociaalAkkoord #Militairen #Vooruitgang #N/A
