Dutch cleaning sector addresses menstrual and menopause complaints through new labor agreements, but taboo remains

Summary

The article discusses how the cleaning sector in the Netherlands is beginning to address menstrual and menopausal complaints through collective labor agreements (CAOs). Workers like Silvana Feller, who has been in the industry for 20 years, describe feeling exhausted and misunderstood during menopause, with colleagues assuming laziness rather than recognizing genuine health struggles. The article highlights systemic issues such as insufficient breaks, lack of toilet access, and little room to discuss menstrual or menopausal symptoms. While new CAO agreements are a step forward, the article notes that the taboo surrounding these topics persists.

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