NetherlandsWerk en inkomen 25 · Work and income
What does a trade union (vakbond) do?
In the exam (Dutch)
Wat doet een vakbond?
- aA trade union pays the wages of employees.Een vakbond betaalt het loon van werknemers.
- bA trade union stands up for the rights of employees.Een vakbond komt op voor de rechten van werknemers.Correct answer
- cA trade union chooses the mayor.Een vakbond kiest de burgemeester.
Why?
A trade union is an association of employees. The union talks with employers and helps its members with problems at work. Every employee may become a member.
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What is an ondernemingsraad (OR, works council)?Correct answer:A group of elected employees who talk with the management.
Wat is een ondernemingsraad (OR)? — Een groep gekozen werknemers die met de directie praat.
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Lisa works 20 hours a week. A full working week is about 36 to 40 hours. What is true?Correct answer:Lisa works part-time.
Lisa werkt 20 uur per week. Een volle werkweek is ongeveer 36 tot 40 uur. Wat is waar? — Lisa werkt parttime (in deeltijd).
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Fatima wants to start working. Her husband says: "In our family, a woman stays at home. That is our tradition." What is true in the Netherlands?Correct answer:Fatima decides for herself whether she starts working.
Fatima wil gaan werken. Haar man zegt: "Bij ons blijft een vrouw thuis. Dat is onze traditie." Wat is waar in Nederland? — Fatima beslist zelf of zij gaat werken.
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Sara earns € 2,400 gross (bruto) per month. Less money arrives in her bank account. Why?Correct answer:The employer deducts tax and contributions.
Sara verdient € 2.400 bruto per maand. Er komt minder geld op haar bankrekening. Waarom? — De werkgever houdt belasting en premies in.
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