Czech police officers are raising concerns about poor working conditions, low wages, and understaffing. Despite a legal ban on strikes, they aim to draw public attention to their challenges through alternative actions. A large protest rally is scheduled in front of the Ministry of the Interior on 21 November.
Dissatisfaction is growing among Czech police officers. A protest action begins today to spotlight the severe shortage of officers, increasing bureaucracy, and low starting salaries. Organizers have announced that the protest will continue until Friday without compromising public safety. Through this action, police officers hope to increase public understanding of the challenges they face in their daily work. The exact number of participants remains uncertain.
Due to legal restrictions on striking, the protest may take other forms: for example, officers might refrain from issuing fines, or extend response times in non-urgent cases to focus more intensely on other matters.
The action is backed by the Union of Security Forces (UBS), which is organizing a protest in front of the Ministry of the Interior in Prague on 21 November. The union is calling for improved working conditions and higher pay for police officers, constables, and firefighters. It argues that the CZK 1,500 wage increase planned for next year is insufficient and is demanding a raise of CZK 2,200.
