27 Aug 2022 | 11:57 PM UTC
Argentina: Unionized education workers to strike throughout Santa Fe Province, Aug. 30-Sep. 1 /update 1
Education workers to strike throughout Santa Fe Province, Argentina, Aug. 30-Sep. 1. Heightened security, disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized education workers plan to strike throughout Santa Fe Province Aug. 30-Sep. 1. The purpose of the action is to demand negotiations over educational policies and salary increases. Striking workers will likely demonstrate throughout the province, especially in the city of Santa Fe where such gatherings are most likely to take place at Plaza 25 de Mayo. Other protests may occur elsewhere, including 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. Plan accordingly for higher absenteeism among employees who are the parents or guardians of school-aged children.
