Train staff back 9.25% pay deal in early boost for new NS boss Koolmees

Train staff have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a pay deal that will boost their wages by 9.25% over the next 18 months. The FNV union said 81% of its members backed the package of measures agreed with national rail operator NS a month ago. Members of the CNV voted 89% in favour, while VVMC will announce its results later on Tuesday. The result of the ballot means there will be no resumption of the strikes that brought the rail...