A lot of people are scared of the high petrol prices. Teaching at different locations thus becomes a costly affair. AObNegotiator Herman Molleman gives advice on what to do.
“They might be able to free up some extra money from the lump sum or the reserves, so that you get 30 cents per kilometer until Christmas, for example. There are of course regions in the Netherlands where public transport is not an alternative and staff must use the car.”
Are you on the participation council? Point out to this council that the council may exercise its right of initiative and propose an additional compensation, with suggestions as to the duration and circumstances under which that financial compensation should apply.
After such a proposal from the MR, the employer must indicate any bottlenecks and come up with a proposal from which resources such an extra compensation could be paid. The teacher shortage is sometimes already a reason to cross the bridge.
The municipality of Amsterdam has a subsidy scheme for travel expenses allowance. School boards can apply for this subsidy for their staff from the municipality. Travel costs quickly become an issue in the Randstad, because it is virtually impossible to find affordable housing there.
Employers can also provide financial support when purchasing an electric bicycle.