22 Oct 2024 | 10:43 AM UTC
Italy: Unionized education professionals to strike nationwide and protest in Rome Oct. 31
Unionized teaching staff to launch 24-hour strike across Italy, and protest in Rome Oct. 31. Business disruptions possible.
Unionized teaching staff led by the FLC CGIL and UNICOBAS unions plan to strike nationwide on Oct. 31 and hold a demonstration at the Ministry for Public Administration in Vidoni Square in Rome from 10:30. The action is to demand contract improvements and the end of precarious teaching staff contracts. Increased employee absenteeism is likely in the event that workers cannot arrange care for children who attend schools impacted by striking educators.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the demonstration. Localized transport and road travel disruptions are likely near the protest site. Further minor picket protests are possible nationwide; possible protest locations include schools, government education offices, and public squares. Business disruptions are possible across Italy on Oct. 31.
Plan accordingly for increased absenteeism among employees who are parents or guardians of primary school-aged children on Oct. 31; consider a liberal leave or telecommuting policy, where possible. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near protest sites. Strictly heed all instructions from authorities. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
