University Representation Board

Trade union representation 

Three unions are represented in the Tilburg University Labor Representation Board: 

• FNV: Marinus Verhagen
  FNV: Ilse Souhail- van de Pol
• AOb: Naomi Kamoen
  AOb: Wim Dubbink
• CNV: Reinout Wibier
  CNV: Hetty Rutten

Members of the Tilburg University Union LRB are appointed by the unions involved in the CLA negotiations. In Tilburg, there is a tradition that all LRB members work for Tilburg University; union officials are not part of the LRB in Tilburg.

In preparation for these meetings, the unions first meet in the Union Labor Representation Board without the EB. This Union LRB has an Executive Committee consisting of Marinus Verhagen and Naomi Kamoen. LRB members are also in close contact with LRB members from other university cities and bring the input they gain in national consultations to the Tilburg LRB table.

The three unions work closely together, and in the meetings, they act together with one joint spokesperson on behalf of the unions. The employer is represented by the Wim van der Donk (President of the Executive Board), Ellen van Dodewaard (Director of HR) and Alda Lebesque (Deputy Director of HR).

The LRB meets with the Executive Board 6–7 times a year. In preparation for these meetings, the unions first meet in the Labor Representation Board of Unions meeting without the Executive Board. This LRB of Unions meeting has an executive committee consisting of Marinus Verhagen and Naomi Kamoen. LRB members are also in close contact with LRB members from other university cities and take input they gain in national consultations to the Tilburg LRB meetings.

Members of the LRB of Unions are appointed by the unions involved in CLA bargaining. In Tilburg, there is a tradition that all LRB members work for Tilburg University; in Tilburg, union administrators are not part of the LRB.

Meeting Overview 2023

The Labor Representation Board meets with the Executive Board 6–7 times a year. The meetings are open to the TiU community and take place in room C 187. 

Meetings 2023