Strike action in the prison service

Belgium

The CGSP public services federation has announced two 24-hour strikes in the prison service on 18 and 25 September. Meanwhile the CSC federation has informed the Ministry of Justice that it might also take strike action but will not confirm its plans until a meeting on 23 September. The unions are protesting over a range of issues including implementation of agreements signed with the previous government, recruitment of more staff, training and career paths and investment in prisons.
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