Germany: Port workers to strike in Hamburg Aug. 30

Unionized port workers affiliated with the United Services Trade Union (Verdi) and employed by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik plan to strike at the Port of Hamburg on Aug. 30. The labor action is to demand job security during upcoming corporate restructuring. While organizers have not announced specific details regarding any associated demonstrations during the strike, picket protests are possible near the port.

The strike is likely to impact port operations, including freight operations and logistic management. Port authorities will likely deploy increased security near the protest site. Localized traffic disruptions are possible in the port vicinity during any demonstration. Low-level confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers cannot be ruled out.