Brazil: Unionized nurses to strike and demonstrate nationwide Feb. 14

Event

Unionized nurses affiliated with the National Forum of Nursing have announced plans for a nationwide strike and demonstrations on Feb. 14. The labor action and protest are due to an ongoing dispute with authorities over salary. Organizers have called on supporting nurses to demonstrate in several urban areas, including Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Jequie, and Salvador.

Unless averted, the work stoppage will likely disrupt medical services throughout the country. Additional gatherings are likely during the strike, especially near major healthcare facilities, government buildings, public squares, and thoroughfares. Organizers did not immediately indicate whether emergency services would be impacted.

While violence is unlikely, police may monitor larger gatherings as a precaution. Localized transport disruptions are possible near sites where demonstrations materialize.

Advice

Confirm medical appointments Feb. 14. Plan for medical service delays. Contact healthcare facilities in advance for information about wait times, which could vary among hospitals and clinics. Exercise caution near any sites where demonstrations materialize.