Italy: Multiple unions plan strikes in Rome May 8

Event

Multiple unions are planning to stage strikes in Rome on Wednesday, May 8. Trade unions FILT-CGIL, UIL Trasporti, and UNICA are planning to strike from 10:00 to 18:00 (local time), and unions FIT-CISL and UGL-TA are planning to strike from 13:00 to 17:00. Specific locations were not immediately reported. Additional strikes are planned at Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) from 10:00 to 18:00, and from 13:00 to 17:00 at locations that can be viewed here.

Associated transportation delays and cancelations are likely.

Advice

Individuals in Rome or traveling via FCO are advised to monitor developments to the situation, anticipate travel disruptions, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.