Poland: Unionized public service workers demonstrating in central Warsaw Nov. 9

Event

The Federation of Trade Unions of Uniformed Services is leading a demonstration of police officers, firefighters, border guards, customs officers, and prison workers in central Warsaw Nov. 9. The purpose of the action is to demand increased wages and pensions. Participants are gathered outside the Chancellery of the Prime Minister; attendance is likely in the thousands.

Additional security services will deploy to monitor and facilitate the action. Large crowds and associated security measures will likely prompt localized transport disruptions in the surrounding area; public transport services may be canceled or diverted. The action is likely to pass off peacefully but isolated scuffles cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for disruptions and allow extra time for travel in the affected area.