Romanian customs employees to hold two‑hour warning strike on June 17

The National Meridian Union, representing staff of the Romanian Customs Authority, announced a warning strike slated for June 17, 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00. Workers will block customs operations for two hours to highlight unresolved grievances.

Key demands include the signing of a collective bargaining agreement, the allocation of funds for workplace safety and professional training, and the inclusion of several salary provisions absent from the draft salary law – such as hazard pay for radiation exposure, compensation for weekend and holiday work, rights for border‑working personnel and those using service dogs. Union leaders say the lack of dialogue and the customs authority’s failure to attend conciliation talks have stalled peaceful resolution. They warn the strike could affect travelers and commercial operators while urging authorities to open transparent negotiations and respect customs employees’ rights.