On April 29, 2025, a strike organized by unions led to no trams departing from the Bressoux depot in Liège.

This strike was part of a national day of action against the federal government, known as 'Arizona', organized by the FGTB and CSC unions.

The strike is scheduled to continue until 4:00 AM on April 30, 2025, reflecting a broader discontent among workers.

The labor action is supported by a coalition of unions advocating for workers' rights across Belgium, highlighting the growing discontent among the workforce.

A protest march took place in Liège, symbolically connecting the private and public sectors, starting from the Cora store in Rocourt and ending at the Citadelle Hospital.

The protests saw significant participation, with estimates of 5,000 from police and 8,000 from unions in Liège alone, showcasing widespread dissatisfaction with government measures.

The strike commenced at 4:00 AM, with union representatives establishing a picket line to prevent trams from leaving the depot.

Union officials reported that no drivers showed up for work on the morning of the strike, indicating strong participation in the labor action.

Additionally, the power supply for the tram lines was cut off, further hindering operations and contributing to the disruption.

This strike comes just a day after the tram service had started on April 28, 2025, emphasizing the challenges faced by the new transportation system.

Interestingly, private sector workers in Liège took advantage of the tram strike to conduct gardening work, highlighting the unintended benefits of the labor action.

Workers noted that the tram's operation would have interfered with their gardening tasks, illustrating the serendipity of the strike for their activities.