In Belgium, prison guards have been on strike for the last two weeks. As a result, the country's Army was called to assist with the staffing shortage to make sure that the prisons were still secure. These officers are on strike because the prisons are short-staffed. Despite Justice Minister Koen Geens offer to hire an additional 405 new guards, union members still believe this is not sufficient. The lack of staffing has caused prisoners to no longer be able to participate in some activities, and some of them have not received rights such as three meals per day or showers.
See "Belgium Calls Up Army to Cover Prison Guard Strike Over Budget Cuts", The New York Times, May 9, 2016