11 Sep 2023 | 09:24 AM UTC
Italy: Unionized public transport workers plan to strike nationwide Sept. 18
Unionized public transport workers plan to strike across Italy Sept. 18. Travel delays and disruption likely.
Event
Unionized public transport workers have called for a nationwide 24-hour strike Sept. 18. The CUB, SGB, COBAS, and Faisa Confail unions are calling for increased pay for their members. Unless averted, the work stoppage will likely cause significant disruptions to metro, tram, and bus networks in major urban centers including Bologna, Genoa, Milan, Rome, Turin, and Venice.
Italian labor laws guarantee minimum service, particularly around peak hours, which will mitigate the impact of the strikes. Increased demand for alternative modes of transport is likely. High private vehicle use during the strike could prompt traffic congestion on major routes. Increased employee absenteeism may occur. Striking workers affiliated with participating unions may announce related protests; possible gathering sites include transport hubs and outside government buildings. Residual transport disruptions are possible after the work stoppages conclude as services normalize.
Advice
Reconfirm transport arrangements. Allow extra time to reach destinations during the strike period, and seek alternative means of transport as necessary. Plan for travel delays and increased congestion on transport services that are operating. Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution.
