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Having a say at work and your payslip
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Having a say at work and your payslip
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The situation
Fatma works at a large company. A colleague asks whether she wants to join the trade union.
The lesson
Employees can have a say in their company. A (OR) talks to the management on behalf of the employees. In schools this is called a participation council. A staff association is also a form of employee participation.
A stands up for the rights and interests of employees. Unions also make agreements with employers.
Your employer deducts tax and contributions from your salary and pays them to the government. That is why the amount you receive is lower than the amount in your contract.
Remember
Through the and the , employees have influence. Tax and contributions are taken from your salary before you receive it.
Test
Five questions about this lesson. With 7 out of 10 (two stars) the next lesson opens.
Question 1
What does a works council (OR) do?
The represents the employees and talks with the management about the company.
Question 2
What does a trade union do?
A stands up for employees and makes agreements with employers.
Question 3
Who make a cao agreement together?
Trade unions negotiate a with employers.
Question 4
Why do you receive less in your account than the salary in your contract?
Your employer deducts tax and contributions from your salary and pays them on. What is left is paid to you.
Question 5
What is the council called that has a say at a school on behalf of staff and parents?
At schools the council that has a say is the participation council (medezeggenschapsraad). In companies it is the .
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