General strike public services on Monday, October 12, 2026

On Monday, October 12, 2026, ACOD will organize a strike within the entire public sector. ACOD UGent is also calling for a halt on this day.

Public services are the backbone of our society. Every day, thousands of employees ensure that people stay safe, healthy and mobile. They guard our prisons, care for the sick and elderly, keep public transport running, protect our neighbourhoods, provide education, social security and efficient government services.

When public services work well, everyone benefits. They guarantee equal opportunities, social protection and access to essential services, regardless of income, origin or place of residence.

Strong public services are not a cost, but an investment in a just and inclusive society.

On Monday 12 October, the public services will take action. With this strike, we are sounding the alarm about the future of our public services and the people who keep them running every day.

The reasons are well known and affect us all:

• the higher VAT and the impact on purchasing power;
• the consequences of the attack on automatic indexation;
• the structural underfunding of public services;
• the increasing pressure on staff working conditions;
• the importance of accessible, affordable and high-quality public services.

That is why we will make our voices heard on October 12!