More than 25,000 people marched in the streets of Brussels on Thursday to demand more resources and attention for the non-profit sector, according to a count by the Brussels police. The unions, united as a common front, had estimated before the action that around 10,000 people would take to the streets.
A procession of several thousand people, coming from Wallonia, Brussels and Flanders, set off this Thursday morning through the streets of Brussels to demand more resources and attention for the non-profit sector, according to an estimate unions, united in a common front.
The procession began its journey, with music, around 11:00 a.m. near Brussels North station to reach Place Poelaert, passing through the Mont des Arts or the Place Royale. Whistles and firecrackers rang out, while demonstrators broke into chants like: “Arizona, we don’t want it”.
Trade unionists are also equipped with signs and banners with various messages aimed at the authorities. “It is time for the non-commercial”, “austerity seriously harms health” or even “tax haven for the rich, social hell for us”, could we read in particular on some of the signs.
With this action, workers in the care, social assistance, childcare, disability, socio-cultural and even education sectors have the desire to put themselves on the agenda of those responsible. and political negotiators, particularly at the federal level.
A general shortage of staff
The unions have particularly expressed their concern about the lack of attention given to non-merchant staff in the leaked notes and the announced savings.
Unions are warning of a general shortage of staff which is leading to an increase in workload, with “infernal cadences”. To end this situation, “it takes a real investment”they emphasize.
Brussels non-profit sector demonstration
