There is no peace in the distribution center of the Swedish fashion group H&M in Ghlin, Belgium. The site was temporarily evacuated and the police had to intervene, as reported by various media outlets, including the Belgian newspaper HLN.
According to media reports, strikers and union representatives detained members of management and non-striking employees. Police were called in to ensure those affected were able to leave the area safely.
The unions deny that it was a hostage situation. The management was called to get the discussions going again. After this call, dozens of police cars and a bailiff suddenly appeared. These helped the managers to leave the location. “I would like to emphasize that we did not detain anyone,” said trade unionist Philippe Dumportier from the FGTB.
There has been a strike at the distribution center since April. The center’s activities are to be discontinued, which would mean that 440 employees would lose their jobs.
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