Italy: Unionized telecommunication workers to strike nationwide and protest in Rome, June 6

Event

Unionized telecommunication workers represented by the labor unions SLC CGIL, FISTEL CISL, and UILCOM UIL, will lead a demonstration in Santi Apostoli Square in Rome from 10:30 on June 6. Participants will rally to denounce the crisis in the Italian telecommunication sector and to request major government action to address the ongoing crisis. The demonstration is organized nationally, and regional labor unions are likely to organize transport for workers that wish to join the demonstration. Authorities expect several thousand participants. On the same day, the labor unions will stage a general nationwide strike of telecommunication workers.

Authorities will likely deploy additional police to monitor the gathering. Transport disruptions near the protest site are likely. Mild disruptions in nationwide telecommunication services are possible.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a standard precaution. Allow extra time to reach destinations near the impacted area through June 6. Heed all official transport and security advisories. Plan for possible nationwide communication disruptions. Consider alternative modes of communication for critical business operations.