Italy: Unionized workers to march in Rome from 09:00 April 20

Labor unions CGIL and UIL plan major protest and march in Rome April 20. Unionized workers will reportedly gather in Ugo La Malfa Square from 09:00 and march from 10:30, ending in Ostiense Square at 13:30. Demonstrators will likely remain in the march ending site through the afternoon of April 20. Participants will demand public health reforms and fiscal reforms for better salaries and pensions. Local labor unions nationwide affiliated with CGIL and UIL reportedly organized buses for participants to reach the protest site. Several thousand people are likely to participate.

Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the event. Transport and road travel disruptions are likely near the march route. As many participants will likely reach central Rome using public transport, rail traffic and major railway hubs could be impacted. A large number of bystanders is likely near the demonstration sites due to the high density of tourists in the area. Violence is not likely, but cannot be discounted entirely.