General strike planned in Portugal for 27 June. May disrupt RI Convention travel plans

The two largest labor unions in Portugal are planning to hold a one-day general strike 27 June. Such strikes are usually peaceful, but this one is likely to disrupt the travel plans of Rotarians leaving Lisbon the day after the Rotary International Convention ends.

While the strike might be postponed or have a minimal impact on transportation, Rotarians should be aware of it and plan accordingly. If you have booked a flight on 27 June, ask your travel agent or airline about rescheduling. Airlines often rebook passengers for the next available flights after such events. Rotary is monitoring the situation and will post any new information on www.rotary.org as it becomes available.