Bpost strike continues across Belgium.
Postal workers in Belgium are on strike against Bpost. The strikes are about new work schedules and a company transformation plan. Further talks are planned to try and stop the strikes.
The strikes began last week and have affected postal services across Belgium, including Wallonia, Brussels, Ghent, Mechelen, Limburg, and West Flanders. Workers are protesting changes to their work schedules, including later start times. Union leaders are concerned about the impact on workers’ lives and the lack of negotiation. Approximately 300 workers in West Flanders have joined the strike. The action is disrupting mail delivery services and impacting distribution centers.
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Highlights
Postal workers are striking at Bpost
Postal workers in several Belgian regions are participating in strikes against Bpost.
Strikes are over new work schedules
The strikes are focused on opposition to changes in postal workers’ working hours.
Workers are protesting about social impact
Postal workers say the new work schedules will negatively impact their social lives.
The strikes are impacting mail delivery
The strikes are causing disruptions to postal services across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Unions demand Bpost adapt to current operations
Union leader Axel Gauthier stated Bpost needs to adapt to its current operations.