Belgium FWB seeks to calm teacher pay dispute over fictitious scale

The Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles education administration sent an explanatory note to staff on Monday to clarify the impact of the federal government's capped indexing ('centime indexing') on teacher salaries, following controversy over a 'fictitious scale' on pay slips. The measure, approved by the FWB government on July 17, 2026, has sparked confusion and concern among teachers. The dispute highlights administrative communication gaps and potential labor unrest in Belgium's education sector.