04 Dec 2023 | 09:25 AM UTC
Germany: Public employee unions plan to demonstrate in central Dusseldorf, Dec. 5
Public employee unions plan to protest in central Dusseldorf, Germany, Dec. 5. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Labor unions representing public sector employees plan to protest in central Dusseldorf, Dec. 5. The unions demand improved pay and workers' benefits. Attendees will gather at 11:00 in front of the DGB union building on Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse and at the Ministry of Finance on Jagerhofstrasse. At 12:00, protesters will march to the state parliament, where union leaders plan speeches from 13:00. Participation is expected to be in the low thousands.
Authorities will likely deploy additional police to monitor and facilitate the event. Increased security will likely prompt localized travel disruptions. The events will likely pass off peacefully.
Avoid the demonstration. Heed instructions from authorities. Allow additional time if operating in Dusseldorf, Dec. 5.
