28 Aug 2024 | 02:14 PM UTC
France: Unionized social workers to stage strike and associated demonstrations across country Aug. 29
Unionized social workers to stage strike, demonstrations across France Aug. 29; heightened security, localized transport disruptions likely.
Unionized social workers plan to strike and stage related demonstrations across France on Aug. 29. The purpose of the actions is to denounce planned job cuts. Strike organizers have called for protests at regional courthouses across the country from 12:00. Planned demonstrations include:
Lyon: Protest at the Direction Inter Regionale de la Protection judiciaire de la jeunesse Centre Est on Rue de la Villette from 12:00.
Marseille: Protest at Tribunal Judiciaire on Rue Joseph Autran from 12:00.
Paris: Protest at the Tribunal Judiciare de Paris on Parvis du Tribunal de Paris 12:00-14:00.
Toulouse: Protest at Tribunal de Grande Instance on Allee Jules Guesde from 12:00.
Additional protests will likely materialize in urban centers across the country. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any demonstrations that take shape. Though unlikely, low-level confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.
Avoid all protest areas as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near a demonstration site. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
