9 Jul, 12:04··

Postmen return to work after a strike in Kortrijk.

bpost delivery workers in Kortrijk stopped working because of a large increase in deliveries. The workers have now returned to work. bpost has promised extra help during sales periods.

The workers at bpost in Kortrijk had stopped working due to high workloads. The company said this was because of sales and promotions called 'solden'. This caused problems with mail and parcel deliveries in the city. Postmen who were on strike returned to work. bpost said they would send more workers to help during the sales period.

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Highlights

Delivery Workers Strike in Kortrijk

Delivery workers at bpost in Kortrijk stopped working due to high workloads.

Solden Cause Workload Increase

The ‘solden’ (sales and promotions) caused a rise in work for bpost.

Postmen Resume Work

Postmen who were on strike returned to their jobs.

bpost Promises Reinforcements

bpost said it would send extra workers during the sales period.

Disruption to Mail Delivery

The strike caused problems with mail and parcel deliveries.

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