Belgium: Unionized teachers plan to stage demonstration in central Brussels April 27

Event

Labor unions representing French-language teachers plan to lead a demonstration in central Brussels April 27 over employment conditions and class sizes. The liberal and socialist labor unions are gathering at Brussels Midi/Zuid Station from 09:30 before marching to the headquarters of Wallonia-Brussels Federation, then to the government building on Place Surlet de Choker. Separately, the Christian labor union will meet at Place Albertine at 10:00 before it joins the other demonstration. Organizers expect several thousand teachers to participate.

Police will likely deploy to monitor and facilitate the demonstration. Heightened security and associated road closures are likely to cause localized traffic disruptions. The protests are likely to pass off peacefully.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys; allow extra time to reach destinations in central Brussels.