For today, the Christian and the Socialist Union called for a nationwide general strike to protest against the plans of the newly formed neolib government.
The plans include severe budget cuts in the public sector (health education, social security), as well as retirement funds, public transport, wages and an increase in military spending.
There have been two big strikes with rallies in Brussels yet, but this is the first general strike of the year. Picket lines throughout the country in many different sectors. Almost half of schools are closed, half of public transport is not departing, troubles in the airport and the harbors.
I'm striking myself despite working at the union and will probably visit a couple of different picket lines in the city.
The difference between Belgium and the US is so striking - while US workers are docile in the face of fascism, Belgian workers rise against a neoliberal project that's already implemented in most parts of the world. More power to you and unions!
It's one of the few European countries willing to at least put up some fight
The difference between Belgium and Seppoland literally is striking in this case...
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