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Leiden

city and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands

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    Dutch unions confirm nationwide transit strike for 9 September over benefit cuts

    Trade unions CNV and FNV will proceed with a full-day nationwide public transport strike across the Netherlands on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, halting rail, regional, and urban transit services.

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