Incident Details The strikes are expected to affect airports in Rome, Milan and Naples. The strike will include personnel from ENAV and Technology Sky. These companies are responsible for civil …
Public sector employees will strike for 72 hours on April 8-10. The strike will disrupt municipal-level services, including healthcare, public transport and administrative offices. Federation of Municipal Workers’ Unions of Santa Fe (FESTRAM) organized the strike to demand higher wages and denounce the provincial government’s lack of commitment during collective bargaining negotiations. No demonstrations have been announced in conjunction with the strike.
Canada is experiencing thunderstorms, severe rainfall, and strong winds, causing major airlines to cancel or delay flights.
So far, there have been 98 cancellations and 535 delays in flights. The storm is expected to intensify and cause additional delays. Affected cities include Quebec, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, and Calgary. This storm is expected to continue through Tuesday, March 31.
The Christian National Trade Union Federation (CNV), the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions (FNV), and other unions have called for a 24-hour strike across the Netherlands on April 14. This strike is a follow up to a previous protest against a wage freeze for government workers. The CNV and FNV unions represent many public transport workers, and are often involved in strikes that significantly disrupt rail and buses. Expect heavy delays for public transportation across the Netherlands.
The Christian National Trade Union Federation (CNV), the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions (FNV), and other unions have called for a 24-hour strike across the Netherlands on April 14. This strike is a follow up to a previous protest against a wage freeze for government workers. The CNV and FNV unions represent many public transport workers, and are often involved in strikes that significantly disrupt rail and buses. Expect heavy delays for public transportation across the Netherlands.
Government measures in Southeast Asia related to oil shortages will probably continue until shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes after its closure on March 2. Some governments implemented shorter workweeks, rationed gasoline, cut some domestic flights, and implemented energy-use restrictions. The Philippines declared a state of emergency over the oil shortage on March 24. Until resolved, these shortages will cause worker strikes and protests.
Expect heightened security in Raysut, Oman after a drone attack on March 28. At least two Iranian drones struck the port of Raysut, damaging one crane and injuring at least one person. A shelter in place order has taken affect in the area. Heightened security forces presence and emergency services are likely to remain in the area until the damage is repaired. These drone attacks are a continuation of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which began on February 28.
Expect heightened security in São Paulo, Brazil, after military police forcibly dispersed a protest on March 26. Authorities deployed military police after students stormed the Education Department and illegally occupied the building. Local authorities report that officers used pepper spray to disperse the protestors. Official reports claim that there were no injuries to protestors, while reports from protesters contradict this. Anticipate a heightened security presence in the coming days.
Incident Details Resident doctors in London, UK will strike for six days from 7:00 AM on April 7 to 7:00 AM on April 13. The British Medical Association (BMA) organized …
Destructive winds and heavy rainfall will increase as Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to hit northern Australia. The storm has made landfall three times since March 20 near Cape York, the Gulf of Carpentaria, and Kimberley. Authorities have urged people in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to shelter in place. Winds will reach up to 160 miles per hour, which, combined with heavy rain, can lead to floods, power outages, and major structural damage.