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11 DECEMBER 2015
OBA IS FINALLY GOING TO MOVE ON OUR PROPOSALS
Dear members,
After the third consultation OBA did offer a completely new collective agreement.
The negotiating delegation felt that this offer a bigger “hole” was with our proposals letter than the initial bid of OBA.
OBA has repeatedly said during the negotiations that the future is uncertain and therefore the cost should not rise too fast. OBA indicated that it is prepared to give a guarantee of employment for four years but wanted or agree wage moderation.
The negotiating delegation has always stated that as a result we would agree that it’s a total package.
Because there is an employment guarantee is given, the negotiating delegation was prepared to moderate pay increases.
Eventually OBA asked for more time in order to calculate everything.
It has been agreed that will be negotiated further on December 14 at 16 pm.
On behalf of the negotiating delegation,
Ruud Wennekes
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