16 Oct 2018 | 09:26 AM UTC

Ukraine: Union protest in Kyiv October 17 /update 1

Federation of Trade Unions to stage a protest in Kyiv on October 17; associated traffic disruptions expected

TIMEFRAME expected from 10/16/2018, 12:00 AM until 10/17/2018, 11:59 PM (Europe/Kiev). COUNTRY/REGION Kiev

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Ukraine: Trade union protests nationwide October 9

Event

The Federation of Trade Unions is set to stage a protest in the capital Kyiv on Wednesday, October 17, to demand increased salaries and pensions. Participants will gather at Maidan Nezalezhnosti, before marching to the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers building. Localized traffic disruptions are expected.

A related protest took place in regional capitals on October 9; no incidents were reported.

Advice

Individuals in Ukraine are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution.

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