Serbia: Unionized workers to strike and protest at border crossings nationwide, Oct. 28

Unionized workers plan to strike and protest at border crossings nationwide from 13:00 Oct. 28. Members of the Drivers Union of Serbia will demand improved efficiency for haulage drivers at customs points. The action will impact the border crossings at:

• Batrovci: crossing to Croatia, in the north-west

• Gradina: crossing to Bulgaria, in the south-east

• Kelebija and Horgos: crossing to Hungary, in the north.

The strikes and pickets will likely cause delays and disruptions at the border crossing points. The action may prompt increased congestion at alternative border crossings. Delays will likely continue through Oct. 28 as authorities work through cargo and vehicle backlogs. Further protest activity is possible at other crossing points. Heightened security is likely near all border crossing points.