New Chairman of the Works Council

New Chairman of the Works Council

Ronald Kuil is the new Chairman of the Works Council. He was elected last week during an internal meeting.

Kuil’s appointment follows the works council elections in early October. Then-chairman Menno Blaauw no longer declared himself eligible; he will retire next year. Blaauw was active in the works council for 12 years, the last three of which as chairman.

The new or members could choose from two candidates: Ronald Kuil (FNV) and Stephan Wong (Democratisch Beleid). Kuil won the majority with 13 votes, Wong received eight votes and was appointed Vice Chair. Maaike Swarte (Democratisch Beleid) has been appointed Secretary. (MvdV)

• Also read this interview with Ronald Kuil, conducted prior to the elections on 3 and 4 October: ‘People do not realise what the Works Council can do for them’