General
The Vereniging Textielindustrie Nederland - VTN (Association of the Netherlands Textile Industry) looks after the individual and collective interests of the Dutch textile companies in the social and economic areas.
VTN conducts the negotiations alphabetic on Collective Labour Agreements with the trade unions and assists its members with their environmental and energy plans. VTN can also commission joint research projects and conclude covenants with the authorities. Energy purchases by the textile sector are coordinated by VTN.
The Association acts as representative in contacts with authorities, trade unions and other employers' associations. The Dutch textile industry is represented by VTN on European level.