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Two Netherlands cleaning companies fined over €700,000 over 'serious violations'
26th of October 2026
The Netherlands Labour Authority has imposed administrative fines totalling over €700,000 on two cleaning companies. The companies are said to have violated the Dutch Minimum Wage and Minimum Holiday Allowance Act (WML) and the Dutch Foreign Nationals (Employment) Act (Wav).
The investigation began following reports that workers who were not
Scientists warn of pharmacy dangers during cold and flu season
22nd of October 2026
Frequently-touched surfaces in pharmacies are likely to be a hotbed of germs during the cold and flu season, say scientists.
They claim that the door handles, sign-in screens and payment terminals in chemist shops could be harbouring a range of pathogens including faecal bacteria, COVID and the common cold virus.
And they advise people to use
New children's book puts cleaning profession in the spotlight
19th of October 2026
What happens when a raccoon is called to a kindergarten to take on an important cleaning mission?
This is the starting point for a new Nordic children's book about Alex the raccoon, created through Nordic Cleaning Cooperation (NOCC), a collaboration between cleaning and service sector organisations in Denmark, Finland, Norway and
Clean Hospitals Day puts focus on empowering hygiene teams
15th of October 2026
Clean Hospitals Day will take place on October 20, raising international awareness of the role of healthcare environmental hygiene in patient safety.
This year's theme, Empowerment, highlights the importance of equipping healthcare environmental hygiene teams with the knowledge, resources and support needed to maintain safer environments for
Thank Your Cleaner Day puts cleaning professionals in the spotlight
14th of October 2026
Cleaning businesses, employers and building managers are being encouraged to recognise their cleaning staff today, October 14, as Thank Your Cleaner Day celebrates the contribution of professional cleaners around the world.
The annual campaign highlights the essential role cleaning professionals play in maintaining hygiene and creating safe,
EFCI and UNI Europa in joint commitments on cleaning sector digitalisation
12th of October 2026
EFCI and UNI Europa - the social partners representing the professional cleaning sector at EU level - last week made a number of joint commitments related to digitalisation in the industry.
Strengthening social dialogue and collective bargaining at national level
EFCI and UNI Europa reaffirm that a strong foundation of national social
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