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ANWB employees strike over collective agreement in Utrecht

Utrecht, Netherlands · Nov 9, 2026

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SOONAnnounced for Nov 9. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Collective agreement negotiations broke down after earlier actions failed to achieve desired results.
What they want
Better working conditions and a higher salary.
What changed
Nov 6: A summary court in Utrecht ruled that the strike is lawful but ordered a mandatory minimum staffing level of 12.5% for road patrols and 85% for the emergency…
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Better working conditions
  • Higher salary

Organised by: FNV, CNV

What authorities say

The ANWB initiated a summary court case seeking a mandatory minimum staff presence of 70% for roadside patrol and 85% for the alarm center. The Utrecht court ruled that the strike is lawful but ordered a required 12.5% minimum presence for road patrols and 85% for the alarm center.123

The full story

Trade unions FNV and CNV have organized a twelve-hour work stoppage for ANWB employees, including roadside assistance and emergency center staff, scheduled for Monday, November 9, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The action follows stalled collective labor agreement negotiations. To prevent severe traffic chaos and ensure public safety, the ANWB filed for a preliminary injunction demanding a high minimum workforce during the strike. Following a court hearing in Utrecht, the judge ruled the strike lawful but ordered restricted staffing requirements, including a 12.5% presence for roadside patrols to handle dangerous situations and 85% for the emergency center. Union representatives stated they will comply with the ruling and that the decision remains workable for organizing the protest.

Timeline

  1. The Utrecht court ruled the strike lawful but mandated minimum staffing levels of 12.5% for road patrols and 85% for the alarm center.123

  2. FNV and CNV unions announced a 12-hour work stoppage for ANWB staff on November 9 over stalled collective agreement talks.123

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