Document background
The Collective Workforce Agreement (CWA) is a fundamental document in Dutch employment relations, established under the Dutch Collective Agreements Act (Wet op de collectieve arbeidsovereenkomst). This agreement is utilized when multiple employees need to be covered under standardized employment terms, typically negotiated between employer organizations and trade unions. The CWA provides a comprehensive framework covering all aspects of the employment relationship, from basic working conditions to complex benefits structures, while ensuring compliance with Dutch labor laws. It serves as a binding document that can be applied at either industry-wide or company-specific levels, providing clarity and consistency in employment terms while reducing individual contract negotiations.
