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Lidl workers in Belgium strike over workload concerns

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Lidl workers in Belgium strike over workload concerns
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Adrian Durtschi Head of SCORE | UNI Global Union

Lidl workers in Belgium initiated a strike and blockades on June 5, following similar actions in France and Italy. The protests target excessive workloads and severe understaffing issues.

The strikes, organized by UNI Global Union affiliates ACV Puls, CNE, and CGSLB, focused on five key distribution centers: Genk, La Louvière, Marche-en-Famenne, Sint-Niklaas, and Wevelgem. These actions disrupted deliveries from warehouses to stores.

Union reports indicate that staff face extreme work pressure due to unfilled positions left by sick or training employees. Consequently, the existing workforce must handle tasks meant for a full team. Stores reportedly remain understaffed structurally, with students often counted as full-time workers. Employees are also required to reorganize store layouts weekly.

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Myriam Djegham, National Secretary of CNE, commented: “While Lidl has increased its turnover by 5.3 per cent, it continues to cut hours in stores. Workers can no longer keep up with the multitude of tasks expected of them. Pressure is being applied at all levels of the hierarchy. Staff are exhausted.”

Administrative duties add further strain on staff with lengthy weekly briefings. Recently increased 'piece performance' targets have added additional pressure on workers.

Kevin Kiggen from ACV Puls remarked: “The work pressure is far too high; we expect a clear signal from the Belgian management to take action. A meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, so we hope the management will come to the negotiating table with concrete measures.”

Management has agreed to meet union representatives and plans to present their proposal by June 10. Although the strike is currently suspended, unions warn they are ready to escalate if expectations are not met.

Mathias Bolton of UNI Commerce stated: “Lidl workers across Europe are sounding the alarm and Belgium is the latest flashpoint in a growing movement against unsustainable pressure and chronic understaffing. UNI Commerce stands in full solidarity with our Belgian affiliates and we urge Lidl management to meet the fair and urgent demands of workers that keep their business running.”

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