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Worker participation
European Works Council
The subjects discussed by the European Works Council
(EWC) included the 2010 Annual Report, the 2011
half-yearly figures and BAM’s strategic agenda.
The European Works Council also considered the Group’s
sustainability policy in detail.
The Executive Committee of the EWC consists of
E. Dedden (Netherlands, Chair), F. Dausener (Germany,
Deputy Chair) and E. Borrezee (Belgium, Member).
Ms E. Bout-Hieselaar is the official secretary to the EWC.
Central Works Council
In the Netherlands, the Central Works Council (CWC) has
devoted considerable attention to various subjects,
including the desired harmonisation of terms and
conditions of employment in order to promote the flow
of employees between the Group’s operating companies
and the organisation of two workshops on ‘the new
world of work’. The CWC also discussed the subject of
synergy and collaboration between operating
companies. The CWC has observed that good progress
has been made, but it can still see opportunities for
further improvements.
Following an earlier request for an opinion regarding
security cameras at BAM offices, the CWC noted that a
great deal of care is taken to guarantee the privacy of
BAM employees and local residents who live close to
BAM sites.
The CWC consented to a one-year extension of the BAM
pension scheme and administration agreement, and it
also gave its consent for the social media protocol (which
contains agreements about the use of media such as
Facebook, Hyves, LinkedIn and Twitter for business
purposes), for a proposal regarding BAM HR Services and
for the refinancing arrangements. The CWC received an
application for consent regarding a set of rules about
taking holiday days and scheduled days off. The rules are
extremely complex because BAM has to take into
account various Collective Labour Agreements. The CWC
will discuss the rules with all of the individual Works
Councils in 2012.
The CWC held its annual informal meeting with the
Supervisory Board and the Executive Board in mid-2011.
The participants at this successful meeting discussed a
range of subjects, including various propositions
formulated by the CWC about the economic climate and
its impact on BAM. These propositions were the basis for
an open and constructive discussion.
The CWC adopted a positive standpoint regarding the
long-term benefit plan for members of the Executive
Board. The CWC also indicated that it would like to
exchange views on this subject with the Supervisory
Board’s Remuneration Committee, once factors such as
sustainability and diversity can be measured and taken
into account when determining the level of benefit.
As of the end of 2011, the CWC consisted of Messrs J. van
Akkeren, H.B.C.M. Ansems, H.C. Beeren, P.T.J. van den
Broek (Vice-Chairman), E. Dedden (Chairman), H.J. van
der Donk, J. Dijkstra, L.W.D. van Geest, J.L.M. van Gent,
K.G. Geyteman, I. Hallema, W.J. Heemskerk, A. Jansen,
F. Oudendorp, W.G.H. Peeten, W.L.H. Philippens,
H. Sneep, H. Vanmulken (Secretary) and P.A. van den
Wollenberg. Ms E. Bout-Hieselaar is the official secretary
to the CWC.
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