These strikes are frequent across the country as the Belgians express their dissatisfaction over the new coalition government. The victims include many Spanish aircraft.
Workers of public and private sectors of Belgium They abandoned their work for 24 hours Public services and transport in a national strike and Has completely disabled air traffic.
Christian and socialist unions organized the strike Oppose the budget cuts reported by the government The country’s alliance is nicknamed ‘Arizona’, because the colors of the coalition are in line with the flag of the state of Arizona, led by War Flemish Nationalist Part. Proposed changes Will affect the pensionsUnemployment offers, public services and labor market.
Public transport across Belgium Has been seriously disturbed. In the Flonders, less than half of the planned buses and trams works. The National Railway Service provides minimum service, and less than half of the trains are in circulation.
Many schools have been closed and some public services are paralyzed Mail and garbage collection services. The ports of the Antwerp and Zebrook are somewhat interrupted. However, the disruptions in the health and supermarkets are very low.
And private sector workers They have reported on the strikeAffects many large companies in industry and transport. Even the impact of the strike It is perceived internationallyIt has been given Brussels Airport canceled 244 flights He warned that it could also affect incoming traffic.
They cancel all flights of the second most important airport in Belgium
Belgium’s second most important airport, CharloyOvarian Has canceled all entry and exit flights. Belgium’s main airline, Brussels Airlines, canceled all the exit flights and almost all visits, mainly affecting aircraft from Germany, Italy and Italy Place.
According to the Spanish airport manager, MonitorAt least four flights have been canceled from the Barcelona-L Prath, while the Madrid-Barajas is forced to cancel, and the Palma de Malorga airport has canceled two.
Passengers were notified last week, whose flights were expected to be affected, and They were given the opportunity to booking another plane Or request the refund.
In February, hundreds of thousands of people They went on the streets of Brussels to express dissatisfaction With the ‘Arizona’ government and its proposed policies. The demonstration agreed with another national strike, which disturbed public transport and Belgian airspace.
“Today is true Movement is very popular because people are tired. No one wants to work up to 67 people to make less money, ”said Stepono Skibeta, the key representative of the Belgium Workers’ Federation (FGTB). We are in a field that makes a lot of money. This year we have made 1,000 million invoice and they will freeze the salary, ”he added.
Many Belgians They are disappointed by the governmentAnd strikes occur frequently throughout the country. However, some people worry about These strikes affect citizens more In the leg of the government.