Belgian unions warn of Oct 9 strike, set red lines ahead of budget

Belgian socialist and Christian unions will jointly demonstrate in Brussels on October 9, a 'first warning' to the federal government. They demand no unilateral interference with wage indexing, no VAT increase, and no annualization of working time, threatening escalation if the October budget conclave crosses these lines. The strike signals labor opposition to fiscal consolidation, potentially disrupting transport and airports.