11 Jun 2021 | 11:02 AM UTC
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Medical workers in Sarajevo Canton to strike from June 14
Medical workers in Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to strike from June 14; disruptions to health services likely.
Event
Unionized medical workers in Sarajevo Canton will begin an indefinite strike June 14 to demand authorities sign a collective agreement that would improve workers' pay and working conditions. Related protests are likely outside government offices, particularly the cantonal government building and outside medical facilities.
Organizers state that participants will only provide emergency medical services for the duration of the strike. Disruptions to non-emergency health services, including delays and appointment cancellations, are likely as a result. Organizers also state they will cease to administer COVID-19 vaccines as part of the strike. While related demonstrations are likely to remain peaceful, large numbers of people and related security measures could prompt localized traffic disruptions.
Advice
Confirm all medical appointments in Sarajevo Canton for the duration of the strike. Prepare accordingly for the possibility of delays at healthcare facilities. Avoid all related protests as a routine security precaution and to minimize the potential for disruptions.
