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Netherlands: National strike at central government announced for April 14

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Major Public administration (central government)

Four unions (CNV, FNV, AC Rijksvakbonden, CMHF) call a nationwide strike at central government on Tuesday, April 14, over the 2026 pay freeze (“nullijn”). Government services are expected to be disrupted; more details to follow from organizers.

This alert was originally created on 4 March 2026.

Public Impact

✈️ Airport

Effective Dates

Updates

Apr 14, 2026
The 24-hour nationwide strike by Dutch central government workers on April 14, 2026 is proceeding. Cleaning staff at the Rijksschoonmaakorganisatie will extend their stoppage to a 72-hour action from April 14–16. Customs officers are participating, leading to fewer checks and altered passenger flows at airports; the House of Representatives canceled its debates for April 14 due to staffing constraints.
Apr 12, 2026
The April 14 nationwide strike by central government workers is proceeding, and the Rijksschoonmaakorganisatie will extend its work stoppage to a 72-hour action from April 14–16. Unions also note customs officers will participate, leading to fewer checks and altered passenger flows at airports.
Apr 10, 2026
Unions confirm a 24-hour nationwide strike by central government workers on April 14, 2026, with rallies in Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Groningen, Maastricht, Rotterdam, and Utrecht. Customs officers (Douane) will also take part, leading to fewer checks and changed passenger flows at airports; the Rijksschoonmaakorganisatie will extend its work stoppage for 72 hours from April 14–16.
Apr 9, 2026
Unions confirm a 24-hour nationwide strike by central government workers on April 14, 2026, with rallies in six cities (Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Groningen, Maastricht, Rotterdam, Utrecht) against the 2026 pay freeze (“nullijn”). The Rijksschoonmaakorganisatie (central government cleaning service) will extend the stoppage for 72 hours from April 14–16.

Organizers

  • CNV
  • FNV
  • AC Rijksvakbonden
  • CMHF

Affected Locations

  • Nationwide
  • The Hague

Sources

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