Belgium

Stella Artois wildcat ends

Ed — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:18:10 +0000

InBev, the world's second-largest beer producer by volume, said on Monday that it had struck a deal with its Belgian workers to end a round of industrial action that had hampered its operations. The company has said in a statement that the agreement was positive for both itself and its workers.

Strike brings Brussels public transport to a halt

Jack — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:42:55 +0000

Starting at 6.30, citywide buses and trams were completely shut down. Metro services were reported to be overcrowded beyond capacity.

Belgium: Duracell workers win strike

jef costello — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:07:16 +0000

The latest offer was approved by 69,6% of workers at a General Assembly on Tuesday. Workers had refused a management offer of 500 euros in bonuses, a 100 euro christmas bonus and a staff shop selling products from the parent company Procter & Gamble. They eventually settled for a 750 euro bonus paid in three installments with the other benefits included.

Belgium: bus drivers strike over safety

jef costello — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:25:53 +0000

The strikes come a week after rail workers launched wildcat action after two colleagues were assaulted. Workers voted 29 to 24 in favour of strike action, agreeing that there would be no blockades or impediments to non-strikers.

Belgium: train conductors wildcat over violence

jef costello — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:57:34 +0000

The strike began late Monday night at the Mons et La Louvière depot after two conductors were attacked on a train and their colleagues walked out in support. As new shifts arrived from 4:30am more workers joined the action. In all only two conductors crossed pickets and at least 30 trains had been cancelled by 6:30am.

Belgium: striking workers at sub-contractor close Ford plant

jef costello — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:08:05 +0000

The strike began on Monday after 81% of Syncreon's 250 workers voted in an assembly to reject a new salary structure as it did not includes figures for a salary increase. Workers had been demanding an increase of one euro per hour.

Belgium: Supermarket workers launch wildcats

jef costello — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:53:02 +0000

The strike began at the Cointe branch of GB (owned by the Carrefour chain) after a union representative was sacked after an accusation that he had altered his timecard. The strike spread to the Flémalle branch the following day and workers walked out at Ans on Saturday. Workers are also currently demanding that the company respect agreed practises over working hours.

Belgian Opel workers wildcat strike

Steven. — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:03:43 +0000

According to flandersnews.be, workers on the morning shift refused to go back to work after their mid-morning break, complaining that their wages had not been paid out correctly.

Belgium: rail-workers begin first one-day strike

jef costello — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:54:55 +0000

The strike was called by the Independent Rail-workers' Union (SIC). Although this is one of the smaller unions, officials predicted roughly 50% observance by workers in Flanders and slightly less in Wallonia. The strike began at 4:30am and ended at roughly midnight when the day's last train was due to run.

Belgium: Techspace Aero workers launch strike

jef costello — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:41:04 +0000

The 122 workers are currently employed by the maintenance of military engines division of Techspace Aero, at Herstal. The US manufacturer Pratt & Withney has just bought the division and workers want assurances over their jobs. 75% of the workforce have been with the company for 20 years or more.