News · 22 October Additional collective labour agreement arrangements for passenger and baggage handling
On 22 October 2026, employers’ association WPBL and FNV Aviation reached additional agreements regarding the transfer of employees to another ground handling company. This addendum to the collective labour agreement of 5 March covers leave in 2027 and the possibility of transferring earlier.
Leave in 2027
For 2027, you should submit your leave requests to your current employer. In principle, your new employer will honour any leave that has already been approved. If this results in staffing issues, your new employer will work with FNV to find a solution.
Earlier transfer when an airline moves to another ground handling company
If an airline moves to another ground handling company earlier, employees may, under certain conditions, transfer earlier as well. Both employers will make arrangements for this, with the involvement of FNV and Schiphol. The operations of the current employer must not be adversely affected.
Non-operational employees
An earlier transfer is also possible for non-operational roles. The new employer will indicate which employees are needed, and your current employer can provide you with more information. If there is a match and you transfer before the mobility pool starts, you will retain your years of service.
Want to know more? Read the full addendum from WPBL and FNV. If you have questions about your personal situation, please contact your current employer.