Postal workers announce strikes: Media sources reported on May 21 that workers from S.E. Correos y Telégrafos S.A. are set to begin a series of strikes starting on May 28, led by the CGT union, eventually culminating in a nationwide strike and demonstration in Madrid on June 27. The strikes, prompted by deteriorating working conditions and proposed cuts that could eliminate 8,000 to 10,000 jobs, are expected to disrupt postal services across Spain.
The designated operator of Ecuador, Empresa Pública Servicios Postales del Ecuador (SPE EP), wishes to inform other member countries of the Union and their designated operators that, as of 1 June 2025, operations at the office of exchange located in the city of Guayaquil (IMPC codes ECGYEA and ECGYEB) will be temporarily suspended. This measure is being taken as part of an operational restructuring process with the aim of optimizing the universal postal service. During the period concerned (i.e. commencing 1 June 2025), the functions and operations carried out to date at the Guayaquil exchange office will be assumed by the exchange office located in Quito (IMPC codes ECUIOA, ECUIOB and ECUIOC), which will continue to provide services on a regular basis. Servicios Postales del Ecuador (SPE EP) is located at the following address: Av. Manuel Córdova Galarza y Alborada (Pusuqui) 170308 QUITO ECUADOR The suspension will be temporary, until further official notice issued by the national management with responsibility for postal operations.
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Truck drivers launch strike in Lima: Media sources reported on May 27 that the Callao truck drivers’ union has launched a strike on the same day. The intermittent strike was launched to protest against rules for the road system near the port. It is unclear how long the strike will last. |
| Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Pachuca: Media sources reported that heavy rainfall caused flooding in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico at around 13:00 local time on May 27. Affected areas include Juan C. Doria, Real de la Plata, Tulipanes, Los Tuzos, La Herradura, Magisterio, and Pitahayas. Additionally, several roads were flooded including Santa Catarina Boulevard, Luis Donaldo Colosio, Felipe Ángeles, Minero, Nuevo Hidalgo, and Pachuca-Real del Monte highway, causing heavy traffic congestion and infrastructural damage. Disruptions to businesses and logistics are expected until the weather conditions improve. |
Swedish Transport Workers’ Union announces strike : Media sources report that the Swedish Transport Workers’ Union has called on cabin crew workers to go on strike from 04:30 local time on May 26. The duration of the industrial action is not specified. Business and logistics disruptions are likely.
Truck drivers call indefinite strike in Cantabria : Media sources report that the Cantabrian Transport Workers’ Union (SCAT) has called an indefinite strike in the Cantabrian region of Spain starting May 26, to be observed on Mondays and Tuesdays each week, affecting the road freight transport sector due to disputes over wage increases and working conditions.