Organisation
Unions and WoinActie call to take action against cuts
WoinActie and the AOB, FNV and LSVB unions call to take action on 9 December. They are calling on students and staff from universities across the Netherlands to gather at Dam Square in Amsterdam.
The Executive Board understands the action and supports the call. The Executive Board and deans will make every effort to ensure essential activities such as exams, PhD ceremonies and inaugural lectures go ahead as planned that day.
Inform your manager and students
University staff are free to take action on 9 December, but we want to do all we can to ensure that students do not miss compulsory exams or practicals.
If you decide to take action, we would appreciate your informing your manager and please inform your students in Brightspace.
Compulsory practicals and exams
Students wishing to join their teaching staff in the strike are not required to attend classes on 9 December, except for compulsory sessions that cannot be rescheduled or made up at a later date. They are responsible for catching up on missed work. Missing compulsory classes may mean having to catch up next academic year.
Action information
For the latest information about the action, please see the organisers’ websites. You will find these on the event page.
Transport
It is possible to register for a special bus from Leiden to Dam Square in Amsterdam on December 9 (arrival at 12:00), for both staff and students. You do not need to be a union member. The bus will depart if at least 100 participants register. You can sign up until 1 December 2025 at the latest.
Sign up