Martinique: Postal workers on strike territorywide as of May 17

Event

Postal workers in Martinique are on an indefinite strike as of May 17. The labor action is to demand better working conditions and pay. While organizers have yet to specify plans for demonstrations, pickets and protests remain possible near government postal facilities and distribution centers across the territory.

Disruptions to Martinique's 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.

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.