Prison staff in every Belgian prison are on a 24-hour strike from 06:00 on Friday 25 September until 06:00 on Saturday. Unions are protesting chronic overcrowding: according to ACV, 599 detainees are currently sleeping on the floor, 125 more than two weeks ago. Expect disrupted visits, court transfers and prison services today.
The Quatre Bras tunnel will be closed to traffic from Friday evening, 25 September, until Monday morning, 28 September. Nearby roads may also experience delays, so motorists should allow extra time and plan a detour.
ABVV and ACV will hold a national demonstration in Brussels on 9 October against the government's budget plans. The unions describe it as a first warning to the government; the demonstration may cause disruption in Brussels. ABVV also threatens a general strike on 23 November, but no strike action is confirmed here.
ACOD is organising a strike day in Belgium’s public services on 12 October 2026. The action targets public-sector employees and is a single announced action day; disruptions to public services are expected.
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