Employee participation
Elections were held in 2024 for the employee representation bodies: the works councils and business unit committees. The results were announced on Wednesday 25 September. Out of the four works councils, elections took place for three (Maintenance Works Council, Passengers Works Council, NS Stations Works Council). No elections were held for the Commerce & Development and Group Works Council, as the number of candidates was lower than the number of available seats. In the four new works councils we see both returning and new members: this ensures continuity, experience and innovation in the works councils. A new central works council was elected from the four works councils.
Message from the Central Works Council
The NS Central Works Council looks back on 2024 with mixed feelings. The implementation of the new main rail network concession has started and, in the wake of new term elections for the employee representation bodies, a motivated group of colleagues has returned to work. The results of the employee perception survey are encouraging in some areas, however NS continues to face significant challenges. NS needs to improve in terms of both its organisation and finances, for which we cannot count on outside help. Our aim in 2025 must be to rely on our own strengths, continue to take a smart and conscious approach to our means and resources, and set realistic goals. The new business plan and updated strategy clearly set out the first steps in this process. Together, we are working to make NS more fun, robust, efficient, safe and successful. Looking back at the collaboration with the employee representation bodies, we are looking to the future with confidence.
On behalf of the Central Works Council, Bas Kuperus, chair