Born 22 March 1952
Education:
HBS A
Professional higher education: Pedagogical studies
Career details:
1977-1986:
Negotiator of CLAs for dockers, fisheries, road transport and public transport sectors for CNV Transport, NL
1980 –1986:
Coordinator CLA policy, social security, pensions for CNV Transport, NL
1986-1997:
Member of the daily board of CNV Transport: Treasurer and International Affairs
General Secretary of FIOST (WCL Transport)
1997-2001:
Member of the daily board of the CNV Industry, Transport and Agriculture:
Treasurer and International Affairs
President of WFIW (WCL Industry)
2001- 2006:
Deputy General Secretary, WCL
Since 2006:
Deputy General Secratary, ITUC


