Incident Details

Starting at 08:00 local time on 23 June until 08:00 on 24 June, an estimated 200 emergency response system workers will go on strike to demand improved labor environments. The strike falls on St. John’s Day which usually receives a high volume of calls. Specific areas that will be affected by the strike are Barcelona and Tarragona.  

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to expect delays in response times to emergencies. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.