US EditionFlights cancelled as Belgium hit by national strike over pension cuts
- A nationwide strike in Belgium on January 12, 2025, disrupted air and rail traffic due to protests against pension reforms.
- Almost half of all flights at Brussels Airport were cancelled as ground staff went on strike, while only limited trains were running.
- Schools remained closed with tens of thousands of teachers joining a rally in Brussels against the proposed pension reforms.
- The strike, organized by trade unions, will impact all transport options in Belgium, causing severe disruptions across many industries.
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Flights cancelled as Belgium hit by national strike over pension cuts
Belgium was hit by a national strike on Monday, with air and rail traffic severely affected as workers protested against pension reform plans.About 40 per cent of flights taking off or landing at Brussels airport - Belgium's largest - were cancelled, as baggage handlers, security staff and other personnel downed tools, the company operating the...
Trade unions in the country denounce the plans to cut pension budgets by the governing coalition.
Belgium Paralyzed: Transport and Education Strike Over Pension Reforms
A widespread strike in Belgium has severely affected air and rail operations, with almost half of Brussels airport flights canceled and national trains running minimally. Public transport and schools were disrupted as teachers and other workers protested proposed pension reforms amid stalled government negotiations following the June 2024 election.
In Belgium, the strike is taking place in protest against a possible reform of the pension system. Many schools remain closed and trains have been running slowly since 10 p.m. Urban transport in Brussels is also down. The strike will last until 10 p.m. tonight. A major demonstration is planned in Brussels. More than 20,000 people are expected from education alone, Belgian media report based on trade unions. The Brussels police expect a lot of in…
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