The socialist trade union federation FGTB/ABVV organised Belgium’s first general strike since the mid-1990s. Workers opposed proposed changes to retirement and end-of-career arrangements and raised concerns about social-security affordability. Public transport, postal services, telecommunications and electricity were among the affected sectors. The action was part of a wider dispute over how liberalisation and restructuring shifted costs onto workers.
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Which institution did the 2005 FGTB/ABVV strike primarily challenge in its retirement and career reforms?
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The strike was directed at government plans changing retirement and end-of-career arrangements.