Netherlands: Unionized law enforcement officers to strike in Rotterdam Sept. 21

Unionized police officers plan to strike in Rotterdam on Sept. 1 ahead of a major football match. The industrial action aims to demand better conditions for police personnel's early retirement. Local authorities suspended the Ajax-Feyenoord football match, planned for Sept. 1, due to the risk of a possible escalation of violence between the football fans. Striking law enforcement officers could organize pickets in the city's central areas.

Authorities could deploy additional personnel from other areas of the country during the strike. Additional personnel will also likely deploy to monitor any possible demonstrations, though these are likely to pass without major incident. Localized road travel and transport disruptions could be disrupted by any gathering that might occur.