Argentina: Unionized health workers striking in Santa Fe Province Oct. 31-Nov. 1; protest planned in Rosario Oct. 31

Health workers, affiliated with the Union of Health University Professionals (Sindicato de Profesionales Universitarios de la Salud, SIPRUS), have launched a 48-hour strike affecting the Santa Fe Province, Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Additionally, activists in the city of Rosario, plan to hold a protest starting at 09:30 Oct. 31, gathering at Plaza Pringles, located at the intersection of Cordoba and Paraguay streets, and from there marching to the local offices of the Health Ministry along Rioja street. The actions are to demand salary increases and labor stability.

Transport disruptions and heightened security along the march route are likely. Other protests in the province are likely, especially near health centers and government offices. Non-emergency service disruptions at public hospitals are likely Oct. 31-Nov. 1.