26 Nov 2024 | 08:43 AM UTC
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Labor unions plan workers' rally in Sarajevo on Nov. 29
Multiple labor unions plan workers' rally in Sarajevo, BiH, Nov. 29; increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Unionized public servants plan to rally in Sarajevo on Nov. 29. Seven separate labor unions representing local government employees are demanding increased pay for their members. As of Nov. 26, the precise location and start time of the demonstration are not clear, however the most likely venue is the City Hall. It is likely that several hundred to thousands of striking workers will take part.
Local authorities will likely deploy more police to monitor and facilitate the demonstration. Heightened security measures, including possible road closures, will likely prompt localized road travel disruptions. The rally is likely to pass off peacefully.
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