The austerity budget of the Dutch right-wing government will also meet with resistance in September 2026 during the strike against social cuts

“The Jetten government wants to make significant cuts to our social security, while hardly anything is being asked of large companies and the very richest. The bill is paid by the working people, the sick and those who lose their jobs. Our unemployment insurance (WW) and disability insurance (WIA) – insurance for which we jointly pay contributions – are being undermined and dismantled…” From Dutch.FAQ from the FNV trade union federation to the government's plans. On the other hand, from September 4th. about demonstration in The Hague on September 8th. until September 14th Strikes at various locations and almost all sectors – see more:

• Dutch unions are celebrating that the government has reversed social security cuts after actions and strikes
  “Trade unions: removal of austerity measures – a clear victory for everyone"Measures suspended. The path to strong social security is now clear"
  FNV, CNV and VCP are delighted that the government, under pressure from their actions, is completely withdrawing the planned cuts to social security. The government is thus complying with the ultimatum given by the unions. The unions are therefore suspending all planned actions and strikes. (…)
  With the cuts averted, unions are now ready to discuss the future of social security with the government. In addition to improving the WIA, they want to work, among other things, to prevent long-term incapacity to work and to keep people in work on a sustainable basis or to provide them with a job. “We fought against cuts and for solutions,” explain the three chairmen. "We must not wait until people are unable to work in the long term, but must prevent this. Many people who are partially unable to work no longer find work at all despite their efforts. Previous agreements on this are structurally not being adhered to. We also want more say in the funds for unemployment benefit (WW) and the WIA. The money belongs to us and must be used sensibly. We are ready to work together on social security that offers people security and ensures that they can work healthily for as long as possible," said the unions.” DutchPress release from September 29, 2026 from the FNV trade union federation (machine translated)
• In the Netherlands, unions are taking action against social cuts
  “In the Netherlands, unions have stepped up their preparations for strikes and demonstrations planned over the next two weeks. (…)The strikes and protests are organized by the Dutch Confederation of Trade Unions (FNV), the Christian National Trade Union Confederation (CNV) and the Trade Union for Professional and Managerial Workers (VCP). However, the main role in these strikes and protests is taken by the FNV, the largest union in the Netherlands.
  In its call entitled "The future is ours, together we will stop the decline", the FNV states the following: "Nothing has happened in The Hague yet. The government wants to continue making cuts worth billions of euros in social security and healthcare. However, the bill should be presented to the workers, the sick, the unemployed and those in need of care. We will not pay this bill, so we are taking to the streets again in September. Join us and take your place."
  Some of the strikes and demonstrations that will take place in the coming weeks include:
  – Ports: A one-day strike will take place across the country on September 4th. This strike is expected to take place in all ports, but will be particularly felt in the port of Rotterdam.
  – Construction, housing and metal sectors: Thousands of workers are expected to take part in the regional strikes, which are scheduled to take place alternately on September 4th, 10th and 11th.
  – Large demonstration in which workers and public service employees will take part: On September 8th, a large demonstration will take place in The Hague (Lahey) in which employees from the sectors of home care, retirement and nursing homes, central government, municipalities, federal states, water authorities and security districts as well as from education, research and social development companies will take part.
  – Public transport: A nationwide public transport strike will take place on September 9th.
  – Hospitals: Sit-ins will take place at various locations on September 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 10th and 14th…” Turkish.Article by Nuri Karabulut from September 1st, 2026 in Evrensel (machine translated)(actually with the best overview)
• Stop the reduction of our WIA and WW benefits: The raid on your social security!
  “Would you accept it if your insurance suddenly only paid you half, even though you paid your premiums on time every month? The new minority government made up of D66, CDA and VVD wants to withdraw money from our contribution pot in order to plug holes in the budget. We won't allow that. Sign the petition and stand up for our safety net. (…)
  The future belongs to us – together we can stop the decline
  The government wants to make unprecedented cuts to our social security. The government is dismantling the AOW, WW and WIA, but is hardly demanding anything from the very richest and wealthy. We don't accept that. These plans are unnecessary, unfair and irresponsible. Take part and join us too.
  September 15th is “Prinsjesdag”. On this day the government presents the budget for 2027. That's why this is an important moment to make our voice heard. We are preparing actions and strikes across the country. We would rather not strike. But now it is inevitable because inaction would have serious consequences. If Social Security and healthcare continue to be dismantled, it will affect us all. (…)
  Dependent on social welfare within a year?
  Illness, restructuring or insolvency of the employer – it can happen to anyone. That's why we have WW and WIA, our insurance policies in the event that you become unemployed or unable to work. If you lose your job and therefore your income through no fault of your own, a social safety net is essential. With the new plans, you will soon lose your income sooner, fall into poverty more quickly or be forced to mortgage your house. For young people and flex workers, even within a few months.
  The government wants, among other things:
  –    The maximum period of receipt of unemployment benefits should be halved from 24 to 12 months.
  –    The entitlement to benefits for the first ten years of work is halved from one month per year to one month per two years. In addition, the weekly limit will be increased.
  –    Do not improve the WIA, but make it worse by abolishing the special benefit for people who are permanently totally disabled (IVA).
  –    People who are partially unable to work and do not have additional employment should be converted to social benefits below the social assistance rate within one year.
  –    Reduce the maximum amount of unemployment benefit (WW) and disability pension (WIA) by 20%.
  And this despite the fact that billions more contributions are received every year than are paid out!..” DutchCall from the Dutch Trade Union Confederation FNV (machine translated)
• The FNV union calls on the employees of social enterprises: “Join us on September 8th!”
  “Employees of SOB companies can also contribute to the week of action
  The FNV union is visiting employees of the social enterprises EMCO and Wedeka on Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th August. During the breaks, the union is calling on employees to take action on September 8th. On this day, the FNV is organizing a nationwide day of action against the government's plans, which hit ordinary workers particularly hard.
  The government wants to save billions on social security and healthcare. The bill is paid by employees who lose their jobs or become ill. That's why the FNV is taking to the streets again. If we do nothing, there will be serious consequences. The very richest make little additional contribution, while the consequences for people who rely on social security and health care become ever greater. (…)
  FNV action week
  The visits to EMCO and Wedeka are part of the FNV's actions against the government's plans. The union is holding discussions with employees in many places across the country and is calling on them to take part in the nationwide day of action on September 8th.
  More actions…
  The government is sticking to the €6.8 billion social security cuts. That is why the FNV continues its actions. The FNV wants to send a clear signal to politicians in The Hague. The union is opposing plans that it believes will lead to less safety, greater stress and more pressure on workers…” DutchContribution by Niels Kater from August 20, 2026 at FNV (machine translated)

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