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Image for article: ICJ Issues Advisory Opinion Endorsing Professor Koh's Position Favoring an International ...Settled

ICJ Issues Advisory Opinion Endorsing Professor Koh's Position Favoring an International ...

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 4:24 PM ET
law.yale.edu(opens in a new tab)

... strike of workers and their organizations is protected under Convention No. ... Without the right to strike, employees lose the leverage needed ...

Start: Oct 6End: Oct 6
BELGIUMUNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Uncategorized
Image for article: UNI on ICJ opinion: "There is no right to organize without the right to strike!"Settled

UNI on ICJ opinion: "There is no right to organize without the right to strike!"

14 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 6:25 AM ET
uniglobalunion.org(opens in a new tab)

... strike under a landmark international labour treaty, issuing a landmark advisory opinion. ... By 10 votes to four, the International Court of Justice ( ...

BELGIUMFRANCE
Non-profit & NGOsUncategorized
Image for article: General strike in Belgium against government reforms draws tens of thousands to the capitalOngoing

General strike in Belgium against government reforms draws tens of thousands to the capital

23 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2026, 7:42 AM ET
euronews.com(opens in a new tab)

Unions have condemned a pension reform that leaves workers worse off. They have also condemned an attack on the automatic indexation of wages. The ...

BELGIUM
Other TransportPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)

National strike: Between 40,000 and 75,000 workers protest on streets of Brussels

24 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 12, 2026, 3:20 PM ET
brusselstimes.com(opens in a new tab)

On Tuesday, union leaders accused the De Wever government of dismantling key social pillars such as pensions, social security, and the right to ...

Ongoing
BELGIUM
Other Public ServicesUncategorized
Image for article: Who's afraid of picket lines? The backsliding of collective labour rights is quietly reshaping European democracyStatus Unknown

Who's afraid of picket lines? The backsliding of collective labour rights is quietly reshaping European democracy

25 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 11, 2026, 5:53 AM ET
ceps.eu(opens in a new tab)

Across Europe, the right to strike, protest and organise is under growing pressure. ... They make visible what is taken for granted: that it's workers' ...

BELGIUM
Uncategorized
Image for article: Campaign begins for meetings on 100 years since British General <b>Strike</b>Planned

Campaign begins for meetings on 100 years since British General Strike

35 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 01, 2026, 6:48 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

A worker approached and said, “Yes, I know, it's the Centenary of 1926”. He took a leaflet saying he would visit the World Socialist Web Site and ...

Start: May 12End: May 31
BELGIUMUNITED_KINGDOM
Journalism & PublishingNon-profit & NGOs

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa

35 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 30, 2026, 7:57 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Doctors in Spain continue monthly national strikes over pay and conditions; shop workers in Belgium at Aldi stores in wildcat strike over Sunday ...

Ongoing175,000 workers
BELGIUMSPAINTURKEYUNITED_KINGDOM
Hotels & AccommodationHospitals & ClinicsGeneral Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Other Public Services

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa - World Socialist Web Site

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 23, 2026, 1:26 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Postal workers in Wallonia, Belgium continue strike over increased exploitation despite union sabotage attempts; workers' protests resume in Iran ...

Ongoing
BELGIUMIRANPORTUGALSPAIN
AirlinesRail & MetroOther TransportPostal & Delivery ServicesUncategorized
Image for article: Dutch civil service <b>workers</b> to <b>strike</b> on April 14 - IamExpatPlanned

Dutch civil service workers to strike on April 14 - IamExpat

53 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 13, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
iamexpat.nl(opens in a new tab)

Unions protest zero percent line. Dutch unions FNV, CNV, AC Rijksvakbonden, and CMHF Overheid have called employees in the civil service to down tools ...

Start: Apr 14End: Apr 14
BELGIUMNETHERLANDS
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa - World Socialist Web Site

63 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED APR 02, 2026, 9:22 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Postal workers at 40 distribution centres across Belgium take unofficial strike action against attacks on conditions; thousands of teachers in ...

Planned
BELGIUM
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Postal & Delivery ServicesPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & UniversitiesWarehousing & Distribution
Image for article: Nationwide 12 March strike grounds all departures at Brussels and Charleroi airportsSettled

Nationwide 12 March strike grounds all departures at Brussels and Charleroi airports

84 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 13, 2026, 8:12 AM ET
visahq.com(opens in a new tab)

A 24-hour general strike on 12 March 2026 has forced Brussels Airport to cancel all departures and compelled Charleroi Airport to shut entirely, ...

Start: Mar 12End: Mar 13
BELGIUMFRANCENETHERLANDS
AirlinesRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Image for article: Belgian Port Strike Halts Shipping Ahead of Nationwide ActionSettled

Belgian Port Strike Halts Shipping Ahead of Nationwide Action

86 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 11, 2026, 4:05 PM ET
globaltrademag.com(opens in a new tab)

The dispute involves unions representing maritime workers, including shipping controllers and pilots, who oppose proposed austerity measures from the ...

Start: Mar 9End: Mar 12
BELGIUM
Shipping & PortsFreight & Cargo
Image for article: Ship delays as maritime workers extend strike in Belgian portsOngoing

Ship delays as maritime workers extend strike in Belgian ports

87 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAR 10, 2026, 11:29 AM ET
belganewsagency.eu(opens in a new tab)

According to the Agency for Maritime Services and Coast (MDK), the protest has slowed ship movements, with only essential safety staff on duty. At ...

BELGIUMNETHERLANDS
Shipping & PortsFreight & CargoOther Logistics