All Belgian public transportation workers have decided to go on strike this Friday and Monday. Conveniently enough they are not only striking for more money, but are also giving themselves a four day weekend through this strike. Because of the strike, people are starting to act like Southerners do when there is a 2 % chance of snow--they panic and go crazy.
All anyone has talked about for the last two days is this strike. Everyone is saying that the traffic will be horrible and no one will be able to get a taxi. Companies are telling their employees to not come into work, the International School of Brussels has closed for the day, and people are saying that even grocery stores will be closed (due to lack of employees being able to get there)!
I am leaving for a day trip up to Antwerp for antiques on Friday morning and already about half the people in the group have dropped out because they are worried about traffic. I think I will most likely end up having to walk for 45 minutes to get to the meeting point because I am pretty sure I have no chance of getting a cab. Sure hope those tram drivers are enjoying their holiday while the entire rest of the city is suffering.
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