Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Postal workers in Wallonia and Brussels are protesting the post’s reorganization plans, which the CSC Transcom union opposes. Strikes have disrupted mail delivery, with about 70% of postal rounds completed in Wallonia. Bpost insists on the changes for long-term efficiency.
In the south of Belgium, postmen have been protesting for many days against changes that Bpost wants to make to local postal routes. Bpost says these changes are important to keep the postal service running well in the future. They insist that no jobs will be lost because of this plan. Instead, they will adjust the postal routes based on what is needed in each area.
Bpost believes that these changes will help them work more efficiently and meet the changing needs of the postal service. This reorganization is part of an agreement made with the unions. They mentioned that it is seen as a way for the company to face challenges and stay strong in a competitive market.
Will Bpost’s reorganization plan overcome union protests?
The union CSC Transcom is against the changes that Bpost wants to make. They say the reorganization is happening too fast and goes too far. The union believes that quick changes can affect workers and the quality of service for customers. Protests and strikes have taken place at different distribution centres, especially in Wallonia.
Workers are worried about how the reorganization will affect their jobs. Even with these protests, Bpost management is sticking to their plan. They are willing to talk with the unions but will not change their restructuring plans.
“But we are not making any concessions on the reorganization,”
Says the spokesperson.
Workers set up blockades at the main sorting centres in Wallonia, and now the sorting centre in the capital is also affected. These blockades are part of the fight against changes to postal routes. The union CSC Transcom said a meeting with Bpost management on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, did not go well, and no real progress was made. Because of the protests, about 70% of postal rounds in Wallonia were completed on Tuesday.
According to the union, many postmen could not deliver all letters and parcels because they had not reached the distribution centres. This has caused big problems in mail delivery, and the postal service is struggling to keep up with its usual service.
The strike has now reached Brussels, and this could have big effects, even in Flanders. Bpost said the strike will have a major impact because the Brussels sorting centre is the largest in the country. It handles a lot of mail and packages. The actions of the unions have caused many delays, and the strike is affecting deliveries to homes and businesses.
Bpost’s management believes that the changes are necessary for the company to survive in the long run. They are willing to talk more but have made it clear that they will not change their reorganization plans. They mentioned that this has made the conflict between the unions and the company even stronger.
According to the post,
“the impact will be significant. The Brussels sorting centre is the largest in the country.”
