May 17, 2015
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No general strike in May as strike proposal was rejected by a two third majority.
Trade union confederation FGTB/ABVV has decided not to call for a general strike in May. A strike proposal was rejected by a two third majority. The organisation has decided to direct its actions in the next months to themes such as youth unemployment, issues facing women in the workplace, pensions and cuts resulting from EU policies. According to the union the use of strikes always has to be considered if necessary. The union also wants to take action for a more just tax system.
English: http://deredactie.be/cm/vrtnieuws.english/Economy/1.2320671