10 Oct 2022 | 09:54 PM UTC
Switzerland: Unionized civil servants and public transportation workers to stage strike and protest march in Geneva Oct. 12
Unionized workers to stage strike and protest march in Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 12; heightened security and transport disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized civil servants and public transportation workers plan to stage a strike and an associated protest march in Geneva Oct. 12. Protesters will gather at the High School of Landscaping, Engineering, and Architecture of Geneva (HEPIA, located near Geisendorf Park) at 15:00 and march to Place de Neuve at 16:30. The purpose of the labor actions is to demand better pay. Police have cautioned that the demonstration will likely impact mobility in the city Oct. 12.
Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely during the work stoppage and associated demonstration, particularly near the march route. Clashes between demonstrators and police are unlikely but cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protest march as a routine security precaution. Reconfirm public transport schedules and allow additional time for travel in Geneva Oct. 12. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
