Marechaussee Union

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The Marechaussee Union (Dutch : Marechausseevereniging), usually known as MARVER, is a trade union representing members of the Royal Marechaussee in the Netherlands.

The union was founded on 15 April 1907, acting as a trade association for members of the Marechaussee who were not officers. In 1978, it finally decided to admit officers to the organisation. [1]

The union affiliated to the Christian National Trade Union Federation, but in 1999, it transferred to the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions, [2] and began working closely with the General Federation of Military Personnel. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Geschiedenis van de MARVER". MARVER. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. "Marechaussees stappen van CNV over op FNV-bond". De Volkskrant. 24 September 1999. Retrieved 6 November 2020.