Consent AObmembers is a step forward in Zeeland school merger
An important step forward has been taken in the merger of all five existing secondary schools in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. The members of the AOb and other unions agree to the negotiator's agreement reached at the beginning of April on the employment conditions and social status for the new merger school.
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The schools Zeldenrust-Streelantcollege, SSG De Rede, Zwin College, Reynaertcollege and the Praktijkschool in Hulst must merge to save education in the region. For this merger, it is necessary that all teachers and educational support staff of the various foundations have the same fringe benefits.
Backwards
“It was quite difficult to make one package of the rather diverse fringe benefits,” says AObdistrict manager Jan Menger. “We didn't want anyone to back down. We succeeded and during the well-attended meeting, a large majority of the teachers and support staff agreed with the agreement.”
"We didn't want anyone to go backwards," AObdistrict manager Jan Menger.
The teachers and educational support staff have now agreed to the employment conditions consequences of the merger. That's what it says the negotiation agreement agreements on the social status, a precursor to a social plan and on travel allowances.
Participation Councils
The new fringe benefits and other agreements from the negotiators' agreement take effect on 1 August. Menger does say that the participation councils must take important steps in the coming weeks. They must agree to the proposed merger. Menger: “I expect that the participation councils will be able to conclude the decision-making process on a positive note. Of course in good consultation with their supporters.”
