bpost has advised that industrial action, organized by national trade unions to protest various federal government measures, will take place across Belgium. The main actions planned consist of the following, with some directly affecting bpost:
* National railway network will not operate for 72 hours, starting from Sunday, 23 November at 22.00 local time;
* All other public transportation services will not run from Monday, 24 November to Wednesday, 26 November inclusive;
* International airports will not operate normally from Monday, 24 November to Wednesday, 26 November inclusive;
* Public services (including all schools and hospitals) will strike on Tuesday, 25 November and Wednesday, 26 November;
* National demonstrations will be held on Wednesday, 26 November.
This industrial action is expected to affect various sectors and industries across the country, including letter-post and parcel-post deliveries, as well as bpost’s domestic and international logistics network. Certain delays in mail processing and deliveries are expected.
