Argentina: Unionized education workers to launch 72-hour strike in Santa Fe Province, Aug. 23-25

Event

Unionized education workers plan to launch a 72-hour provincewide strike in Santa Fe Province Aug. 23-25. The purpose of the action is to demand salary increases. Additionally, striking workers will stage demonstrations throughout the province. Although labor leaders have as yet announced no specific locations for such gatherings, protests are most likely near municipal offices in major cities - particularly the Santa Fe Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security for the Santa Fe Region.

Transport and business disruptions could occur near any demonstration locations. Heightened security is likely outside government offices and along major roads.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations near demonstration venues. Confirm any business appointments with education-related institutions and agencies in the Santa Fe province through Aug. 25. Heed the instructions of security authorities.