Italy: Labor unions to protest against government labor laws in Milan on May 13 /update 1

Event

Italian labor unions CGIL, CISL, and UIL plan to protest in Milan on May 13 as part of a campaign against the latest government labor law reforms. The demonstration will be held from 10:30 at the Arch of Peace. Protesters will likely remain in the area through the afternoon of May 13. Labor unions are encouraging protesters to travel from neighboring regions by providing transport for large numbers of people. The previous demonstration, held in Bologna on May 6, attracted an estimated 30,000 attendees. A similar amount of participants is likely on May 13. A further protest is planned for Naples on May 20.

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 13. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area and seek shelter.