First steps toward sectoral covenant for cultural and creative sector

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2 July 2023

First steps toward sectoral covenant for cultural and creative sector

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Platform ACCT was established to permanently strengthen the labor market of the cultural and creative sector and improve the (income) position of workers active in it. We do this through social dialogue. This is a continuous conversation between representatives of social partners (workers, contractors, employers and commissioners) and other interest representatives and governments. Through the social dialogue, agreements are made between parties about improving the (income) position for all workers in the cultural and creative sector. Work is also being done to secure these agreements, among other things through the drafting of a sectoral covenant.

Platform ACCT, from a facilitating (preparatory and coordinating) role, has started the development of a sectoral covenant desired by the sector. To this end, the Platform ACCT board adopted a roadmap at the end of April. The schedule has since been adjusted. The government supports this initiative and sees this as an important step toward implementation of fair pay in the sector.

the first phase

Starting in July 2023, the Federation of Culture (FC), the Creative Coalition (CC), the Arts Union, FNV Media & Culture and the Federation of Creative Industries (FCI) will participate in the first phase of talks. These parties, which as umbrella organizations represent a broad constituency of both employers/clients and employees/self-employed workers, will work together to discuss and establish the general principles of the covenant. The principles, based on the Fair Practice Code, include topics such as fair working conditions, fair pay, flexibility and security, and combating false self-employment. At a later stage, there will be room for other parties and stakeholders to join and contribute their perspectives and ideas

Kunsten ’92, the Ministry of OCW, the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) and the Interprovincial Consultation (IPO) will be asked to be present in the second phase as observers at the meetings to be scheduled at that time so that these organizations will be kept informed of progress and can provide input where necessary.

Platform ACCT will share regular updates and information on the progress of the sectoral covenant throughout the process. In addition, participating parties commit to informing their constituencies about the progress of the talks and developments around the covenant. This will keep working people, work providers and other stakeholders in the cultural and creative sector well informed and able to provide input for a future-proof covenant.

This initiative marks an important step toward fair and sustainable working conditions and spurs the industry to further cooperation and dialogue.

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