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Nine trade unions are seeking seats in the Chamber of Employees, but three of them stand out: the LCGB, OGBL and Aleba. The first two want to consolidate their positions, while the third is seeking new legitimacy.
Many frontier workers would like to make the most of the tax immunity for teleworking. The agreements between countries allowing this expire on 31 March, but are likely to be extended for another three months. Nevertheless, the return to the office has begun.
The 1 May holiday is always an opportunity for the unions to take stock of the past months and draw up plans to come, at least according to their wishes. In a still delicate context, unions OGBL and LCGB have sent a clear message to the government: the management of the aftermath of the crisis cannot be done without them. It has been 30 years since the OGBL last celebrated May Day in its historic stronghold of Esch. Its president,Nora Back, was proud and happy, despite the health crisis, "to be together in the street on this day, the day of work".