Algeria: Postal workers on strike as of Jan. 29

Event

Postal workers remain on a strike in Algeria as of Jan. 29. The labor action, which was impromptu launched on Jan. 28, is to demand salary increases and bonuses. While organizers have yet to specify plans for demonstrations, pickets and protests remain possible near government postal facilities and distribution centers across the country.

Disruptions to Algeria's national postal service, including mail processing, distribution, and deliveries, are likely. Lingering delays are possible and could last several days even after the work stoppage ends due to the mail backlog. Authorities will likely increase security at possible protest sites. Localized transport disruptions are possible, especially if there is a significant turnout for demonstrations.

Advice

Consider alternative commercial parcel delivery services for critical shipments and correspondence until the strike ends and operations return to normal. Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel.