Cyprus: Unionized healthcare workers plan to strike nationwide Nov. 26-28

Unionized public healthcare workers affiliated with multiple unions plan to conduct a nationwide strike 07:30 Nov. 26-07:30 Nov. 28. The purpose of the labor action is to demand improved working conditions. Organizers confirmed that the action will result in the postponement of all nonemergency procedures.

Medical service disruptions will likely affect public medical facilities nationwide during the strike period and could linger through the afternoon of Nov. 28. Private medical facilities may experience service disruptions due to demand surges. Picket protests are possible at public medical facilities nationwide. Police will likely deploy to facilitate any demonstrations that occur; localized transport disruptions are possible.