02 Jun 2022 | 11:20 AM UTC
Argentina: Unionized teachers to strike in Chubut Province June 2-3
Teachers' union calls for strike in Chubut Province, Argentina, June 2-3. Tight security, traffic disruptions likely. Clashes possible.
Event
The Association for Education Workers of Chubut (Asociacion de Trabajadores de la Educacion del Chubut, ATECh) has called for a 48-hour strike across Chubut Province June 2-3 to dispute pay and working conditions. The group calls for protests across the province on the two days, but several significant rallies include:
June 2, 18:30: Torch march starting at Galesa Monument, Puerto Madryn
June 3, 10:00: Ministry of Education, Rawson
June 3, 12:30: Colegio 774, Epuyen
June 3, 19:00-21:00: Submission of demands to Ministry of Education, Rawson
Additional, unannounced protests are possible June 2-3. Attendance will vary between protests, though will likely not exceed the low hundreds.
Heightened security is likely near rally locations. Disruptions to traffic are possible throughout Chubut Province. Clashes are possible.
Advice
Avoid protest sites as a precaution. Comply with all orders given by authorities. Plan for traffic disruptions. Confirm appointments in advance.
