Ideology
Although the FNV started out as a neutral union, it has a strong social-democratic orientation. It is critical of both government and employers but is also heavily incorporated in the Dutch corporatist system. Compared to the other major union, CNV, FNV is more leftwing and has more often used strikes, although use of these actions is rare in comparison to other European unions.
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