Dirk van Gestel
Representative DocMorris
Would you like to stay up to date with the latest news about your collective agreement at DocMorris? Good idea. But De Unie does more than just keep you informed. As a member, you can come to us with questions about work and income, terms and conditions of employment, pensions, job evaluation, working hours and changes at your workplace. You’ll receive personalised advice, support with collective agreement processes and legal assistance when needed.
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Representative DocMorris
Working at DocMorris: moving forward through change and collective agreement developments
At DocMorris, employees work within an organisation that is constantly in motion. Changes in business operations, financial scope and employment conditions directly impact daily work. It is precisely at these times that it is important to have clear agreements regarding pay, bonuses, leave, job evaluation, working hours, and how rosters and hours work out in practice.
De Unie is actively involved in the DocMorris collective labour agreement and represents employees’ interests in negotiations with the employer. In doing so, we look not only at the level of pay rises, but also at issues that have a significant practical impact on staff, such as the pay system, bonus arrangements, days off, travel expenses, working hours and the consequences of changes to job roles and remuneration. The recent collective agreement also includes specific provisions on overtime and time off in lieu, doctor’s appointments during working hours and trade union facilities during working hours.
In recent years, the collective labour agreement (CLA) process at DocMorris has been intensive. In 2025, a framework agreement was reached for the 2024–2025 CLA, with agreements on salary scales, bonuses, an extra public holiday from 2026, and adjustments concerning plus and minus hours, among other things. In 2026, discussions were once again difficult, and the employer eventually made a final offer. For employees, this demonstrates the importance of being well-organised and maintaining influence over employment conditions that directly affect income, workload, and the structure of the working day.
Do you work at DocMorris? If so, you’ll want to be able to rely on clear information and expert support. De Unie is here to help with any questions you may have about your collective agreement, your terms and conditions of employment, working hours, leave, your position within the organisation, and changes to your role or pay. We also ensure that members stay informed during collective agreement negotiations and can have their say through consultations and votes on proposals and agreements.
As a member of De Unie, you’re not on your own. We’re familiar with the issues, keep a close eye on developments and are committed to ensuring clear, fair and transparent terms and conditions of employment. In this way, we ensure that your interests are strongly represented at DocMorris.
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I’d like to become a member!The cabinet wants to shorten the maximum duration of unemployment benefit to one year. This means that if you are dismissed, you will have a shorter entitlement to a wage-related benefit.
In addition, it is proposed that the maximum daily wage be reduced by 20%. This maximum sets the upper limit for unemployment benefit.
The cabinet is also proposing to significantly limit accrual. Currently, for every year worked in the first 10 years, you accrue 1 month of unemployment benefit. If this cabinet has its way, this will be halved to half a month per year worked. This means that after ten years of employment, you will only be able to rely on unemployment benefit for five months instead of 10 months, and will otherwise have to fall back on social assistance.
In addition, the reference period requirement is being adjusted, meaning you will have to have worked for longer to even qualify for the short-term unemployment benefit of 3 months. Both have major consequences, especially for young people.
The benefit in the first two months of unemployment benefit should be increased from 75% to 80%.
Sample calculation (indicative):
If the maximum daily wage 20% falls:
That's a difference of nearly €1,000 gross per month at maximum benefit.
For middle and higher incomes, this can therefore mean a significant drop in income.
The plans involve a reduction in benefits under the WIA in several areas. The most significant changes relate to (1) the benefit ceiling and (2) the abolition of IVA (for new entrants).
For people with supplementary insurance for an excess, it depends on the policy terms whether this difference is compensated (and for how long).
For the state pension (AOW), the intention to further increase the state pension age means that you may become entitled to your state pension earlier than previously agreed in the Pension Agreement. In the coalition agreement, the state pension age is linked 1-to-1 to the increase in life expectancy, as opposed to 8 months per year of life as part of the pension agreement.

Image: Old Age Pension plans Cabinet (image: NOS.nl)
This can mean: