13 Jun 2023 | 01:09 PM UTC
Italy: Unionized transport workers to strike in Milan June 16
Unionized public transport workers to strike in Milan, Italy, on June 16; transport disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized public transport workers affiliated with the labor union Associazione Lavoratori COBAS (AL COBAS) plan to observe a strike in Milan on June 16. The industrial action will protest the planned privatization of Milan's public transport. The city's transport company will provide the minimum legal services throughout the day. The industrial action will impact metro, tram, and bus services. Although the association has not called for a rally, unionized workers might gather in the vicinity of major transport hubs.
Increased congestion on available transport services and roads is likely as travelers seek alternative means of transport. Heightened security is possible in the vicinity of protests. Violence is unlikely.
Advice
Check schedules of transport services and allow extra time to reach destinations in Milan, June 16. Avoid any protests; heed the instructions of authorities.
