Luxembourg Women's Day Strike, Online Demonstration Taking Place Today

Today, on the occasion of International Women's Day, several Luxembourgish organisations and trade unions are joining forces to hold the country's second national women's strike; due to the COVID-19 pandemic, activities will be held both in person and online.

The organisers have called a strike to demand equal pay, a reduction of working hours without loss of salary, parental leave for all and access to decent and affordable housing.

An online demonstration will take place this afternoon from 12:00 to 13:30. This varied lunchtime programme is aimed at vulnerable people or others who cannot attend the strike in person. Registration is via forms.gle/2zdRYThaBarcBpvX8.

Then, at 17:00, the "Feminist March" will depart the Luxembourg railway station (Gare) heading towards Place d'Armes, with a stop at the Ministry of Labour. Wearing a mask and physical distancing is mandatory during this strike.

Free buses to the march will depart Dudelange - Arrêt Nuddelsfabrik (Route de Bettembourg) at 16:15 and Bettembourg - Parking Piscine (Rue James Hillard-Polk) at 16:30. Further information is available via tel.: 516121-7130 or email: egalite@dudelange.lu.

Further information about this women's strike is available on the Facebook event page.