The unions express their strong opposition to the Bart De Veber’s reform plans, 7 weeks after taking power from the coalition of which he leads.
Serious flight problems are expected to be triggered by the strike announced by the country’s two largest trade unions for March 31, the Brussels-Zavendem international airport was warned today.
At this airport, which serves the largest number of travelers in Belgium, All aircraft departures have been canceled next Monday and ‘it is likely that flight arrivals may be canceled“, As the Airport Administration announced. He explained that “a large percentage” of travelers’ security and service personnel is going to take part in the strike, which led to the decision – in consultation with the airlines – not to depart flight on March 31. Therefore, Airport administration recommended the passenger public not to visit Brussels-Zavendem Airport next Monday.
At Sarlerua Airport (south), the second largest in Belgium, the holding body also predicts that The strike will have a ‘serious impact’ on flights. Its extent should be clarified in the coming hours, upon consultation with the authorities and other bodies, a spokesman at the French News Agency (AFP) said.
Trade unions express their strong opposition to his government’s reform plans Bart De Veberseven weeks after taking power from the coalition of which he leads.
The Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (CSC) and the General Federation of Belgium Workers (FGTB) announced a “general strike” in a public and private sectors on March 31 to defend pensions and consumer purchasing power.
The January 31st Planning Agreement among the five partners of the Belgian government coalition includes, among other things, plans to abolish early retirement, which has triggered a storm of reactions. Various protest events are planned in the near future. The rail unions have announced mobilizations throughout this week, resulting in train routes being barred by Sunday.
Source: protothema.gr