The Union of Health and Social Care Services and the Finnish Union of Practical Nurses have organized a nationwide healthcare strike in Finland from April 1-15. This protest was originally scheduled from March 18 to April 1, but was pushed back to allow more time for negotiations.
On March 19, there is expected to be a nationwide trucker strike in Italy. The National Union of Freight Transport Associations has called for the strike to protest increases in the price of fuel. Protests are designed to slow traffic and create blockades on major roads across the country.
On March 10, White City and Wood Lane stations located in London were evacuated due to the discovery of a suspicious package. Police arrived on the scene and are conducted an investigation. Severe travel delays are being reported on the Central Line. The incident was stood down police at 12:49 PM.
On March 7, the Israeli government reported a new case of Polio. This is the latest in a string of new polio cases around the world in countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Malawi, Madagascar, Nigeria, and many other African Countries. Polio is a very dangerous viral disease that is spread through contact with a contaminated person, food, or water.
Stagecoach West drivers in England are expected to strike from March 10 to April 9. These strikes will affect transportation in Bristol, Cheltenham, Coalway, Gloucester, Stroud, and Swindon.
On February 10, U.S. State department urged any U.S. citizens located in Ukraine to leave the country while commercial and private means are still available. The announcement comes in response to the mounting risk of Russian invasion. It is unlikely that U.S. troops will be dispatched to evacuate stranded citizens should the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate.
Various teachers’ unions will dispute the lack of COVID-19 safety measures in schools. Similar protests occurred on 13 January, where 77,000 individuals attended. 38% of teachers were reported to have participated in the protest. The protest is likely to occur nationwide, with the largest turnout in Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Lille.
Violent protests are causing turmoil throughout Kazakhstan as of 5 January. Almaty is the center of unrest, however a state of emergency has been implemented nationwide until 19 January. All flights to Almaty have been suspended. Police have used lethal force on some demonstrators. Thousands have been injured during clashes with authorities, but a definitive number of deaths remains unclear.
As of 28 December there are 20 active wildfires in La Araucania, Los Lagos, Nuble and O’Higgins regions. The fires have burned through over 30,000 acres of land. Strong winds and dry heat may make fires worse. Roads have been closed and several homes have been damaged.
On 7 December, rail workers plan to stage a strike in New South Wales. The demonstration is to dispute the state government over pay increases for rail workers. At least 75 percent of the trains across the state’s public rail network will be affected.