Unions suspend regular talks with land registry Kadaster

The unions FNV, aKtief and CNV have decided to suspend their regular talks with the Kadaster for now. They say the organisation is making far-reaching changes while its works council (medezeggenschap) is not sufficiently involved.

In a joint statement to members, the unions said they did not take the step lightly, but currently see no other option.

The works council seems to be treated as a formal tick-box in the process, and not as a full discussion partner.FNV, aKtief and CNV

They say the works council seems to be treated as a formal tick-box rather than a full discussion partner, which leaves too little room to influence what the changes are and how they are carried out. They add that taking part under these conditions would give the impression that they agree with this way of working. That is not the case, they say, and it also hinders them in representing members' interests.

The unions say they cannot take responsibility for the consequences of an approach in which staff and the works council are not involved enough. By pausing the talks they want to send a clear signal: good employee participation and careful involvement of staff are, for them, preconditions for genuine and open consultation.

The unions say they regret that the step was needed and will keep members informed of further developments.

% of employees · 2018–2025

(% of employees). From 33.5 in 2018 to 24.1 in 2025; highest 33.5 in 2018, lowest 24.1 in 2025. Source: CBS.

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Data:

Period	% of employees
2018	33.5
2019	32.9
2020	30.4
2021	30.5
2022	29.2
2023	26.9
2024	26
2025	24.1