Italy: Labor unions to protest against government employment laws in Naples on May 20

Event

Italian labor unions CGIL, CISL, and UIL plan to protest in Naples on May 20 as part of a campaign against the latest government employment law reforms. The demonstration will start from 10:30 at Rotonda Diaz. Protesters will likely remain in the area through the afternoon of May 20. Organizers are encouraging protesters to travel from neighboring regions by providing transport for large numbers of people. The two previous demonstrations, held in Bologna on May 6 and in Milan on May 13, reportedly attracted over 30,000 attendees. A similar number of participants is likely on May 20. Further protests are likely to coincide with a nationwide strike May 26.

Police will likely deploy to monitor the event. Isolated skirmishes with law enforcement cannot be ruled out. Road closures may lead to traffic disruptions in the city center.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. Follow local travel and security advice. Allow extra time for travel in the impacted areas through May 20. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area and seek shelter.