Today, tens of thousands of people participate in a national manifestation, which is accompanied by great nuisance in many sectors. In addition, a general strike is organized by ABVV and ACV on 31 March.
Unizo has no understanding for the trade union actions and fears an economic massacre. “We fear escalations. These actions are harmful to our economy and the future of our country,” says CEO Danny Van Assche.
That promotion is going “very far,” says Voka. “The airports go flat, the seaports experience nuisance, public transport is being reduced to a minimum, schools remain closed and postal services are putting down the work,” says Voka CEO Hans Maertens.