Global strike in Belgium – ISNA

According to RCO News Agency, the nationwide strike came as the Belgian government imposed a number of new austerity projects.

Belgian local media reported that some protesters have blocked access to shops in store areas in the country, according to Reuters.

It is also said that this is the second largest nationwide strike in protest of government offers to make retirement and labor market reform.

Retirement reforms reward people who continue their retirement age and with 5 years of service, while retirees are fined earlier than 5 years of service.

The new system has less benefits for low -income people than the previous system that offered a single -time amount.

February 6th, Bart Di Wow, after a six -month negotiation that led to the formation of a five -party coalition including conservatives, moderates and socialists.

Belgium’s nationwide strikes were affected by public transport, education system, businesses and airports.

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