De Horecabond is here 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, enjoyment and pride. We achieve this by negotiating CLAs and advocating for training companies, education and pensions.
Mission
Every day, De Horecabond visibly increases the movement that advocates 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 policies, such as the budget and CLA agreements. De Horecabond is an independent union affiliated with the FNV. With nearly 900,000 members, the FNV 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.
Management
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 operational organisation. The operational 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 work 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 the members take charge! As a member, you can bring in your ideas, exert influence, and help determine the policy.
On Monday, 31 May 2027, the next Members’ Meeting will take place. Keep an eye on the website!
FNV Union Council
The FNV Union Council determines the long-term course of FNV and is the highest body within the overarching FNV. It consists of just over 100 delegates, who are elected by the members from their own sector. If you are in the union council, you can really exert influence. Marisa Kleinee, Peter Stoute, and Rob Sander (members of De Horecabond) represent De Horecabond in the union council. View all information about the FNV Union Council.
Do you have a topic that you believe should be discussed in the members' parliament? Then send an email to:
Your union representatives
Marlotte Ferouge, union representative De Horecabond, is committed to better recognition for hospitality staff: "Hospitality should once again become a profession where you want to (continue to) work". 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 be part of".
Dispute committee
Do you have a disagreement with De Horecabond? Then you can address it, except for complaints about services, with the dispute committee. Disagreements about contributions for the editorial section of hospitality Info can also be addressed to the dispute 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 dispute 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 work-related complaints), 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 2025 you can read more about the activities of De Horecabond.
Code of conduct for active members
Our union is run for and by engaged 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 here.