Advisories

Blue-collar workers will strike in Montreal, Canada, from April 15 to April 18. 

CUPE Local 301, a union representing over 6,000 blue-collar workers in Montreal, plans from April 15 to April 18. The union organized the strike after negotiations to increase the city’s workers’ salaries had stalled. Services that will continue during the strike are public space cleaning, water maintenance, sewage maintenance, and major road repairs. Emergency services will also remain in operation throughout the strike.

Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, and will continue until early on April 7. 

Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Major intersections in the city center are flooded due to heavy rain. Weather forecasts indicate that the rain will continue until the early morning hours of April 7. Anticipate significant disruptions to traffic and public transportation for the rest of April 6. The Tucumán province previously experienced severe flooding in March.

Anticipate more retaliatory Iranian airstrikes in the United Arab Emirates after April 7.

Anticipate Iranian airstrikes in the United Arab Emirates after April 7 following American threats of re-escalation. US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by April 7 or face increased airstrikes. Iranian officials have refused to meet the deadline, so increased US-Israeli airstrikes will likely lead to further retaliatory Iranian airstrikes on the UAE. Previous strikes targeted heavily populated areas and airports and also prompted widespread airspace closures.

Taxi drivers will strike in Phuket, Thailand, on April 6 against rising fuel prices.

At least 4,000 taxi drivers will strike on the island of Phuket, Thailand on April 6. The taxi drivers demand government action to reduce fuel prices, as the rising prices are heavily disrupting taxi profits. Transport in Phuket, Thailand’s largest island and one of its most popular destinations for beach resorts, is almost entirely dominated by taxi services, with infrequent bus services for major destinations.

France will face airport disruptions on April 6 as EasyJet staff strike, causing delays and cancellations.

The National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions (UNAC) in France announced a one-day strike on April 6 across airports in France. The strike involves Easylet personnel, including cabin crew. The affected airports include Paris Orly and Charles-de-Gaulle, Nice, Nantes, Lyon, and Bordeaux. Since the UNAC Union filed for the strike, Easylet officials are attempting to halt, postpone, and limit the impact of the strike.

Intense weather will hit multiple cities across Japan from April 4-7, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

A low-pressure system will impact southern Japan from April 4-7. Flights, rails, and road travel may be disrupted by rain and poor visibility. Flooding is likely in low-lying areas, and strong winds may cause damage or blow away unsecured items. Gale advisories, meaning winds of 39–54 MPH, have been issued for Kadena, Kitanakagusuku, Uruma, Yomitan, Onna, Chatan, and additional high wave and thunderstorm advisories have been issued for Okinawa.

Train workers will strike in the Brasilia, Brazil on April 15, causing travel delays.

Train staff employed by Metro-DF, the Federal District’s train company, rescheduled the strike from March 30 to April 15. The strike will be held to pressure the government to respond to poor working conditions and understaffing. Ongoing negotiations with the government prompted them to postpone the strike. The strike will impact train services across Brasília.

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