France: Independent healthcare workers to demonstrate in several cities nationwide May 12

Event

Independent healthcare workers will stage demonstrations in Paris and major urban centers nationwide, May 12, to demand higher wages. In Paris, attendees will gather at 13:00 at Place de Trocadero. Other rallies will take place in cities across France, typically in central sqaures and public spaces. Attendance at each event is likely to vary between several hundred and the low thousands, based on previous events. These demonstrations by independent healthcare providers will not affect public healthcare services. May 12 is recognized as International Nurses Day.

Police will likely deploy to monitor and facilitate the demonstrations. Heightened security and associated road closures will probably cause localized traffic disruptions. The gatherings will likely pass off peacefully. remain largely peaceful, isolated confrontations with police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Check public transport schedules and local traffic conditions for disruptions before beginning journeys; allow extra time to reach destinations if traveling in the impacted areas.