De Unie considers it important employees are given the opportunity to provide input, so that we as a trade union can represent the interests of all employees as effectively as possible in the negotiations with VodafoneZiggo. We also think it is important that all employees are allowed to vote on the outcome of the negotiations. It is important that as many employees as possible participate, because only then will we be strong in the negotiations with VodafoneZiggo in order to achieve a good result for you and your colleagues.
Unfortunately, because very few employees join a union, we work in more and more companies and sectors according to the DigiC model, which gives every employee, union member or not, the opportunity to participate in the discussion and to make decisions. This has also been the case with VodafoneZiggo for 2 years now. Do you want to know more exactly how this works and why? De Unie opt for this method? read here the most frequently asked questions about De Unie and the DigiC process and look up www.digic.nl.
The current situation social plan
The 'current' Social Plan (version 2021) ended on 31 December 2021. As stated in the recent collective labor agreement, VodafoneZiggo wants to agree on a new Social Plan by mid-2023. In the interim period, the Social Plan (version 2021) will be applied unchanged where appropriate.
The vision of De Unie
In order to properly determine our commitment to the negotiations, we would first like to know what VodafoneZiggo employees consider important with regard to their Social Plan. Listening to your opinions, concerns and ideas is the first step for us. Everyone can participate in this. We will then formulate the commitment for the negotiations based on the input of the employees. In addition to the input of the employees, we also make use of our experience and knowledge of employment conditions. Keep an eye on our website to follow us in this process.
How can I participate?
To give all employees the opportunity to participate in the discussion, we follow the DigiC process. In concrete terms, this means that the research agency InnerVoice gives all employees the opportunity to join the conversation via panel discussions and then a survey. VodafoneZiggo employees will soon be able to register to participate in the panel discussions, further information will follow at a later date. In these panel discussions, ideas are exchanged under the leadership of an independent panel discussion leader and proposals are inventoried about a possible new social plan. The results of these panel discussions are used to formulate survey questions. This survey will then be sent to all VodafoneZiggo employees. After the results are known and shared, we will enter into negotiations and use the results in combination with our knowledge and experience to achieve a good result in your interest!
How can I participate in decision-making?
After reaching a possible negotiation result, all employees may also vote on the result. De Unie will indicate how the negotiation result relates to the research results from the DigiC process and to what is customary in the market and how you as an employee can weigh/assess this for yourself. In addition, as an employee you have the opportunity to attend information sessions De Unie and you can always contact the negotiator of De Unie via vodafoneziggo@unie.nl. De Unie ultimately determines, based on the result of the vote, whether the negotiation result can be converted into a new redundancy plan. Here too, every employee can participate and the InnerVoice research agency will take care of the voting.
FAQ
We have the most frequently asked questions here lined up for you.
Op www.digic.nl you can read more about the process. Is your question not listed or do you need more explanation? You can always reach us at vodafoneziggo@unie.nl.
Information meetings
Do you need more explanation after reading the above information, or do you just want to personally meet Jan Admiraal, the representative of De Unie at your employer. Register for one of the Team Sessions on the following dates:
- May 17: 12:00 PM – 13:00 PM
- May 17: 13:30 PM – 14:30 PM (English)
- May 22: 14:00 PM – 15:00 PM
- May 22: 15:30 PM – 16:30 PM (English)
You can simply register and subscribe your here register for the information sessions. You will receive the link to the Teams meeting by email in the morning on the day of the session you register for, save the date and time in your agenda.
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