What do I have to pay attention to during the strike?
Many colleagues compete on March 15 for better working conditions in education. What should you pay attention to?
Picture: Fred van Diem
Participation in a strike declared by the union does not require permission from your employer: the management or the board. It is up to you to decide whether or not to respond to the strike call. The consequences of this choice should not be shifted onto you.
Day care
For example, your employer is responsible for any care for pupils or students and cannot ask you to make up for the discontinued hours. You may, however, be expected to inform your employer in good time of your participation in the strike. We focus on everyone who works in education, ie teachers as well as educational support staff and board members. It doesn't matter what kind of contract you have, whether you work full-time or part-time and in which education sector you are. Together we will join forces for better education for all involved.
Continue to pay wages
The employer is not obliged to wage by paying during the strike period. After all, you don't work. Members offers the AOb therefore a strike benefit for possible lost salary (with a maximum of 63 euros net per day). That is why we ask you to register on the day of the strike and to send us the loss of wages form afterwards. Our members also have legal aid for conflicts related to the strike. Think of unjust disciplinary measures such as a written reprimand, suspension or transfer. You can then contact the Information and Advice Center of the AOb.
Membership
Colleagues who are not members may also strike, but are not entitled to strike benefit and legal aid. They can still use the strike benefit if they enter into a regular membership (i.e. no introductory membership). This can be done via our website or on site on the day of the strike itself. For the latest developments regarding the strike, please consult our website and the published FAQ.
Also view the promotion page on our website. Here you will find all information about the action week, the program in The Hague on 15 March and more.
