Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium’s main education unions, ACV, ABVV, ACLVB, will hold a “Career March” in Brussels on October 14, 2025, protesting the De Wever government’s plans affecting teachers’ pensions, workloads, and working conditions.
As GVA News reported, Belgium’s main education unions have announced a “Career March” in Brussels on October 14, 2025. They warn that teachers’ careers and pensions are under threat from the federal government’s current plans.
According to the unions, the proposals would make teachers work longer, face heavier workloads, and accept more flexible schedules. At the same time, pensions would be reduced. The unions say these changes create more inequality and weaken the security of teaching careers.
They are calling on educators to join the march and protest what they describe as unfair policies. Thousands of teachers are expected to take to the streets of Brussels to demand better working conditions and pension protections.
“Thanks to the massive turnout from education earlier this year, our negotiators can speak today with a strong mandate, ”
The Union said.
“By taking to the streets en masse, the unions hope to exert pressure on the government to influence the final texts.
What will education unions demand at the Career March in Brussels on October 14?
The Career March on October 14th, 2025, is not the first national day of action organised by Belgian unions against the policies of the De Wever government. The 3 main Belgian umbrella unions, ACV, ABVV, and ACLVB, will take part.
The unions plan to meet again at Brussels North Station, as they did on June 25th, and will march through the city. Organisers say the gathering is intended to reinforce the previous protest, while continuing to show a strong opposition to the government’s reforms.
Unions in Belgium have been involved in protests against the government for many years over labour and pension reforms. In 2020, they mobilised public-sector workers to protest proposed changes to pensions.
Earlier, on June 25, 2025, unions held a large public protest in Brussels. Between 20,000 and 30,000 folks flooded the streets to participate. While the protest took place, union leaders called the government “a government of liars” and pointed out reforms that they claim undermine the rights of workers, pensions, and working conditions.
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12 responses to “Education Unions Urge Staff to Join Career March in Brussels”
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So, another “Career March”? Brilliant idea! I can’t wait to see thousands of teachers strutting their stuff in Brussels while the government pretends to listen. 🙄💼
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Oh, a “Career March” in Brussels? How original! Nothing says ‘let’s fix our problems’ like a good old-fashioned stroll. 🚶♂️💨
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Can’t wait to see all the teachers marching in Brussels, it’s not like they have better things to do than parading around to tell the government how to do their jobs. Maybe they’ll finally get those pensions sorted, or at least a medal for endurance! 😂🇧🇪
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Oh, a “Career March” in Brussels? Because nothing says “we care about our future” like a parade of exhausted teachers marching for less workload and better pensions. 😂 Just what we need, more people in the streets instead of in classrooms! 🥴
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Oh, a “Career March” in Brussels? How original! I suppose walking in circles will really convince the government to change their minds—because that’s worked so well in the past, hasn’t it? 😂
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Looks like the teachers are planning another parade in Brussels – because nothing says “we care” like marching for better pensions while the government gives them the ol’ “you’ll be fine” wink. 😂 Bet they’ll be singing “I Will Survive” all the way to the bank… or not.
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Looks like the teachers are planning a little stroll in Brussels to demand their rights—because who doesn’t love a good march to spice up their workload? 😏 Bet the government’s shaking in their boots over that one!
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Oh, the “Career March” in Brussels, how quaint! Because nothing screams “let’s improve education” like a parade of teachers shuffling behind a banner, right? 😏🚌
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Looks like the teachers are off to Brussels for a “Career March” – because who doesn’t love a lovely stroll while their pensions evaporate? 🤷♂️ Just what we need, more flexible hours for teachers, so they can work more and earn less. Cheers to progress! 🥂
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Oh, a “Career March” in Brussels? Brilliant idea! Nothing screams “I care about my job” like a good old-fashioned protest while the government fiddles with pensions. 😂
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Oh, brilliant! A “Career March” to protest overwork and pay cuts – what’s next, a parade for better parking spots? 🤦♂️ At this rate, we might as well throw in a confetti cannon for dramatic effect! 🎉
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Oh, brilliant! A “Career March” in Brussels – because what better way to negotiate a better pension than by parading in the streets like it’s a carnival, right? 🎉💼
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