Strikes

India: Massive Medical Strike Declared in Bangalore

Date: December 20th, 2012 |

While there is never a good time to get sick in India, this may be an especially bad time to fall ill in Bangalore or elsewhere in Karnataka state, since a large majority of the state’s healthcare force planned to strike indefinitely Dec. 21. At least 65,000 government medical employees—including 6,000 doctors—vowed to walk off [read more]

Egypt: Cairo Tour Guides Plan November Strike

Date: October 23rd, 2012 |

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The Cairo tourist guides’ union has announced a three-day strike that will take place Nov. 15-17. As part of their demands for better working conditions, the union is protesting a government mandate that requires guides to pay for certification training. A spokesperson for the union said that while the guides are not opposed to the [read more]

Germany: Thousands Stranded by Ongoing Lufthansa Strikes

Date: September 4th, 2012 |

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Thousands of Lufthansa passengers were stranded as ongoing strikes forced the airline to cancel hundreds of flights since Aug. 31, including international services to Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago. Provoked by an impasse in wage negotiations, the cabin crews’ union walkout affected long-haul and domestic flights at three of Germany’s largest airports in Frankfurt, Munich [read more]

Norway: Cruise Ships Refused Port Due to Pilot Strike

Date: June 6th, 2012 |

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With summer cruise season in full swing, several cruise ship companies found themselves turned away from Oslo ports due to a pilot strike at the end of May. The pilots lifted the strike, however, June 1, and the ports are back in action. Maritime regulations require an expert local pilot to assist ships with navigation [read more]

United Kingdom: Four-Day Strike in London

Date: April 18th, 2012 |

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The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) announced that London Underground workers will stage a four-day strike from 4 PM April 24 to 4 PM April 27. The workers maintain and upgrade the Piccadilly, Northern and Jubilee lines, and voted to go on strike in an effort to go on the London pension scheme and [read more]

Argentina: Labor Strike Halts Transit Nationwide

Date: November 21st, 2012 |

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A nationwide union strike halted air, road and rail transit Nov. 20, stranding travelers and commuters, and effectively shutting down the capital city of Buenos Aires. All flights through Jorge Newberry Airport (SABE/AEP) were cancelled, as were most flights at regional airports throughout the country. Banks were also closed for the day, along with many [read more]

South Africa: Transit Strikes Turn Violent Near Cape Town

Date: October 9th, 2012 |

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Large-scale transportation strikes that began in August have escalated into violence in some areas, particularly on the N2 approach road to Cape Town Airport and Borchard’s Quarry/N2 intersection. Although some of the country’s 100,000 transit workers returned to work Oct. 9, the biggest union group has continued the strike. In some areas, protesters have taken [read more]

Brazil: Federal Strike Slows Airport, Highway and Port Operations

Date: August 15th, 2012 |

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Federal police joined other government employees on strike Aug. 10, causing significant delays at Brazil’s international air terminals, including Sao Paulo, Rio do Janeiro and Porto Alegre. Passengers faced long lines, and import/export activity slowed to a trickle since federal staff oversees customs and health inspections in addition to checking passports. The nationwide work stoppage [read more]

Tunisia: U.S. State Department Warns of Unrest

Date: April 18th, 2012 |

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The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for Tunisia, citing the potential for unrest in the country. While tourist areas remain fairly calm, spontaneous events such as work stoppages and demonstrations still occur, and the country remains under a state of emergency. Furthermore, curfews can be reestablished on short notice. Travelers should assess local [read more]

Mali: Travel Warning issued over Tense Political Situation

Date: April 11th, 2012 |

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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning addressing current political instability, a rebellion in the north, and continued threats of attacks and kidnappings of Westerners in the north. Due to these concerns, the Peace Corps has evacuated all of its members from Mali and the Embassy has authorized all non-emergency personnel to leave. [read more]

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