As per reports, Belgian trade unions initiated a three-day strike beginning Monday (24 November), protesting planned government austerity measures. The action affects national transport, public services, and airport operations. Railway disruptions began on Sunday (23 November) evening, when SNCB (National Railway Company of Belgium) reduced its timetable.

On Monday (24 November), only every second train was expected to operate, with peak-hour services affected through Wednesday (26 November). The strike expands on Tuesday (25 November) to include public sector employees in schools, daycare centers, postal services, waste collection, healthcare, and local public transport. The highest level of disruption is expected on Wednesday (26 November) when private-sector unions join the action.

• The three-day national strike, scheduled from Monday (24 November) to Wednesday (26 November), is being organised by major Belgian trade unions to protest against federal government measures related to labor and social policy reforms.
• On Monday (24 November), the strike is scheduled to primarily affect public transport services, followed by public sector employees on Tuesday (25 November), and finally private and aviation sectors on Wednesday (26 November).
• Charleroi Airport (Brussels South Charleroi Airport) stated that operations on Wednesday (26 November), cannot be conducted safely due to a lack of available personnel, making it impossible to manage flight movements, security procedures, and passenger assistance.
• The airport also warned of potential mobility difficulties between Monday (24 November) and Wednesday (26 November), as roadblocks and public transport disruptions are expected around Charleroi, Brussels, and Wallonia.