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12
Mar

Ecuador: advisory re demonstartions/marches Mar 8-22

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Quito (Ecuador) Road Closures Possible Other Western Hemisphere > Ecuador > Quito 3/6/2012 The U.S. Embassy in Quito advises U.S. citizens living or traveling in Ecuador of a possible series of protest marches and demonstrations throughout the country, culminating in Quito. Demonstrators have announced that they will be making their […]

6
Mar

Bahamas ATC pledge Easter Strike

strike.skynetblogs.be: Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers pledge Easter Strike The president of the Bahamas Air Traffic Controllers Union (BATCU) said employees plan to walk off the job and disrupt operations at Lynden Pindling Internatiol Airport on Easter weekend unless the government returns to the bargaining table to discuss their concerns.

6
Mar

Estonian Airline: No strike this time

strike.skynetblogs.be: Estonian Airline Pilots Refrain From Strike This Time, Criticize Government Attitude The Estonian Airline Pilots Association has summoned a strike committee to be prepared for possible action if collective bargaining with Estonian Air does not go the way they want. Although the union decided not to participate in the wave of strikes gripping the […]

6
Mar

Frankfurt Airport Baggage Controllers Hold Warning Strike

strike.skynetblogs.be: Mar 6 About 50 baggage controllers held a strike for better pay, holiday entitlements between 0430 GMT and 0800 GMT A union spokesman said more strikes will follow if talks Wednesday are unsuccessful

6
Mar

Travel Alerts from Ottawa: Syria – avoid all travel

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Syria due to the increasingly volatile security situation. Canadians in Syria should leave now by commercial means while these are still available. Many airlines, including Arab League carriers, have reduced flight schedules from Syria. We strongly recommend that Canadians register with the Registration of […]

1
Mar

Travel Alerts from Ottawa: floods/landmines in Chile and Peru

Chile Exercise normal security precautions Recent floods have dislodged landmines in the Chacalluta area. Some landmines are reported to have moved on to roads and highways in the area. Local authorities are working to remove them. As a result, the Chacalluta/Santa-Rosa border crossing (to Peru) could be closed without notice. Canadians should be extremely vigilant, […]