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The first of a series of strikes yesterday hit public transport and shipping hard but had little effect on business, with most private sector companies able to operate as usual.
Unions are not planning a demonstration in Antwerp, a socialist union spokesperson has said in response to rumours that Antwerp dock workers were planning violent protests on the provincial day of
Police used tear gas and water cannon yesterday afternoon during a violent clash with demonstrators near Brussels South station.
Flemish Socialist party SP.A is standing “shoulder to shoulder” with the protesters who are marching through Brussels today, said party president Bruno Tobback.
Brussels Airport today is filled with holiday-goers on their way out of the country before the start of the school holiday next week.
The three main trade unions have called for a general strike for Monday, December 15, in protest at spending cuts planned by the new federal government accord under prime minister Charles Michel.
The unions behind Brussels Airlines want to see more being done to ensure staff safety, as it is currently one of the few airlines continuing service to West Africa.
The policies announced by the new federal government have come under fire from trade unions and opposition parties but have been welcomed by employers.
The Flemish government’s spending cuts, soundly criticised by the opposition and cultural organisations this week, are urgently needed, according to Karel Van Eetvelt (pictured), director-general
