Romania: Health workers to protest in Bucharest on June 8

Event

The Sanitary Solidarity Federation, which represents health workers, has called for a protest in Bucharest on June 8; it has also threatened further actions through June and a strike from July 1. The actions are in response to disputes over working conditions and pay. Protesters plan to gather at Victory Square on June 8 before marching to the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Health, and Parliament. The start time of the event is not clear. A few thousand people are likely to participate in the action.

Heightened security is likely in the area during the protest action. The protest and march are likely to result in short-term localized road travel delays. Confrontations between police and protesters could occur if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid protests as a precaution. Plan for localized ground travel delays. Heed the instructions of officials.