13 Sep 2024 | 01:35 PM UTC
Italy: Unionized healthcare workers to strike nationwide, Sept. 23
Unionized private medical staff to strike across Italy, Sept. 23; healthcare service disruptions likely.
Unionized private healthcare workers plan to conduct a strike across Italy on Sept. 23. The purpose of the labor action is to demand updated contracts. Participants plan to strike for the entire day.
Medical service disruptions will probably affect private medical facilities nationwide during the strike period and will likely linger into the morning of Sept. 24. Picket protests are possible; heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any demonstrations that occur.
Consider confirming all medical appointments scheduled at private institutions for Sept. 23. As a standard precaution, avoid all protests.
