19 Jun 2024 | 09:59 AM UTC
France: Police, firefighters, and transport workers to strike in Strasbourg and Haut-Rhin Department, June 21-27
Unionized firefighters, police, and transport workers to strike in Strasbourg and Haut-Rhin Department, France, June 21-27.
Unionized firefighters, municipal police, and public transport workers plan to strike in Strasbourg and Haut-Rhin Department, Grand Est Region, on the occasion of the passage of the Olympic Flame, June 21-27. The labor action aims to air several grievances, including salary raises and improved working and retirement conditions. The strikes will impact the region according to the following schedule:
Strasbourg Public Transport workers: Participants will strike from June 21-26.
Strasbourg Municipal Police: Participants will strike from 05:00-22:30 June 26.
Haut-Rhin Firefighters: Participants will strike for 48 hours from 00:01 June 26-23:59 June 27.
Transport disruptions are likely in Strasbourg June 21-26. Emergency fire and medical service disruptions will likely occur in Strasbourg and Haut-Rhin Departments. Striking workers could stage demonstrations in Strasbourg and other major cities June 21-27. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are possible near areas where pickets might materialize during the strike period.
Be prepared for delays to emergency fire and medical services. Avoid all protest areas as a standard precaution. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
