Nationwide prison strike in Belgium on 11–12 May 2026
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Unions representing Belgian prison staff have extended the action to 11–12 May 2026 to protest overcrowding, excessive workload, and rising aggression in facilities. ACV’s prisons branch confirms a first walkout from 06:00 to 22:00 on 11 May, followed by a national action from 22:00 on 11 May until 06:00 on 13 May across all prisons.
This alert was originally created on 29 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 29, 2026
The strike has been extended: in addition to the action on 11 May 2026 from 06:00 to 22:00, unions have scheduled a second, national action running from 22:00 on 11 May until 06:00 on 13 May, effectively adding 12 May 2026.
Affected Locations
- Flanders
- Wallonia
- Brussels-Capital Region
Sources
- https://www.acv-gevangenissen.be/3141140_nationale-stakingsaanzegging-gevangenissen
- https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2102929/prison-unions-announce-nationwide-strike-for-11-may
- https://www.acv-gevangenissen.be/3134680_acties-op-11-en-12-mei
- https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2102929/prison-unions-announce-nationwide-strike-for-11-may/
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