24 Apr 2024 | 02:19 PM UTC
Peru: Transport workers to strike in Arequipa April 24
Transport workers plan to strike in the city of Arequipa, Peru, April 24. Disruptions likely.
Unionized public transport workers represented by the Transportation Defense Front of the Arequipa Region (Frente de Defensa de los Transportistas de la Region Arequipa, FEDETRA) have announced plans to strike in the city of Arequipa on April 24. According to the organizers, the action is likely to affect around 60 percent of public transport services available in the city. The purpose of the action is to make several labor-related demands to municipal authorities. Organizers may extend the labor action if they fail to reach an agreement with local officials.
Related protests are possible, though none have yet been confirmed; low-level skirmishes cannot be ruled out during any protest. Demonstrations could result in localized disruptions. The strike will likely result in increased traffic congestion and higher demand for alternative means of transport.
Check local media sources for up-to-date information on the strike. Allow extra time to reach destinations and consider alternative transport options to mitigate travel disruptions if operating in affected areas on April 24. Avoid all protests that may materialize. Heed all official directives.
