Italy: Labor unions to protest against government labor laws in Bologna on May 6

Event

Italian labor unions CGIL, CISL, and UIL plan protests in Bologna on May 6 as part of a campaign against the latest government labor law reforms. The demonstration starts at 09:30 in Piazza XX Settembre and will conclude at 10:30 in Piazza Maggiore. Protesters will likely remain at the end point of the march through the afternoon of May 6. Labor unions are encouraging protesters to travel from neighboring regions by providing transport for large numbers of people. Authorities expect several thousand people to take part in the demonstration. Further protests are planned for Milan on May 13 and Naples on May 20.

Police will likely deploy to monitor the event. Isolated skirmishes with law enforcement cannot be ruled out. The starting point of the demonstration, in front of the Bologna Central Train Station, is likely to cause minor disruption in the area. Road closures may lead to traffic disruptions in the city center.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. Follow local travel and security advice. Allow extra time for travel in the impacted areas. In the event of violence, withdraw from the area and seek shelter.