The nationwide protest follows multiple incidents of aggression targeting prison workers, sparking concerns over safety and security within and beyond prison walls. The strike action, organized by the VSOA union, comes after three alarming cases of violence directed at prison personnel
The 24-hour industrial action, led by employees at Haren and Saint-Gilles prisons, aimed to draw attention to the persistent issues of inmate overcrowding and severe staff shortages, which have plagued the Belgian prison system for decades
