De Horecabond is there for all (former) employees and students in the hospitality, catering, and recreation sectors. Together with our members, we strive for a hospitality industry that takes everyone seriously. An industry where people have job security and learn and work with passion, pleasure, and pride. We achieve this by concluding CLAs and advocating for training companies, education, and pensions.
Mission
Every day, De Horecabond visibly expands the movement that stands up for the interests and rights of all employees in the hospitality sector.
Vision
The hospitality sector is a mature and serious industry where people have job security and learn to work with passion, enjoyment, and pride.
De Horecabond and FNV
We are an association. This means that member involvement is very important. Members have significant influence on policy, such as the budget and CLA agreements. De Horecabond is an independent union affiliated with the FNV. The FNV, with nearly 900,000 members, is the largest union in the Netherlands. Together with the FNV, we strive for strong sectors and a more social Netherlands. Read more about the FNV.
Governance
De Horecabond is governed by a supervisory board and an union representative board. The supervisory board consists of employees from the sectors, and they determine the policy and oversee its implementation. The union representative Board directs the work organisation. The work organisation ensures that the policy is implemented and that members are assisted with all their (legal) questions. The office is located in Almere, but of course, we are also frequently found on the shop floor.
Members' Meeting
The supervisory board and the board are accountable at least once a year at the Members' Meeting. This is the most important body within the trade union movement, where members take the lead! As a member, you can bring in your ideas, exert influence, and help shape the policy.
The next Members' Meeting will take place on Monday, 1 June 2026. Keep an eye on the website!
Members' Parliament
The FNV Members' Parliament determines the long-term course of FNV. The Members' Parliament is the highest body within the overarching FNV. It consists of 104 delegates, elected by the members from their own sector. If you are in the Members' Parliament, you can really exert influence. Marisa Kleinee, Peter Stoute, and Rob Sander (members of De Horecabond) represent De Horecabond in the Members' Parliament. View all information about the FNV Members' Parliament.
Do you have a topic that you believe should be discussed in the members' parliament? Then send an e-e-mail to:
Your union representatives
Marlotte Ferouge, union representative De Horecabond, is committed to better appreciation for hospitality employees: "Hospitality should become a profession where you want to (continue to) work again" Johan Bijlsma, union representative De Horecabond: "Together we ensure improvements in recreation. Members play an important role in this. You make the difference!". Annemieke Jacobs, union representative catering and recreation: "De Horecabond is not just a union, it's the club you want to belong to".
Disputes committee
Do you have a disagreement with De Horecabond? Then you can address it, except for complaints about services, with the disputes committee. Disagreements about contributions for the editorial section of hospitality Info can also be addressed with the disputes committee. This committee is elected by the Members' Meeting and consists of three people. The committee consists of:
- Joyce Beije
- Piet Hamelink
- Arnaud Stadermann (independent chair)
If you want to contact the disputes committee, send an e-e-mail.
Confidential advisor
There is a confidential advisor, elected by the Members' Meeting. If you have a complaint about undesirable behaviour by a union member during a union activity (not for complaints about your work), you can contact: Marijke Brands (036 - 535 8598).
CLA committee
The CLA committee advises the union representative Board and the union representative on developments in areas such as labour market policy, pensions, and social security. Read here how you can become a member of the CLA committee.
Articles of association
In the articles of association you will find the main association agreements. These describe the structure and distribution of tasks and responsibilities.
Annual report
In our Annual Report 2024 you can read more about the activities of De Horecabond.
Code of conduct for active members
Our union is run for and by involved active members. Therefore, we maintain a code of conduct with clear agreements on cooperation, respect, and integrity. Together we ensure a safe and positive environment. Read the full code of conduct.