17 Jan 2024 | 02:23 PM UTC
Italy: Unionized public transport workers to strike nationwide on Jan. 24
Public transport workers to strike nationwide in Italy on Jan. 24; transport disruptions likely.
Unionized public transport employees plan to strike nationwide on Jan. 24. Labor unions USB, AL-COBAS, and CUB, alongside local unions, will lead the strike amidst ongoing negotiations with Italy's Transport Minister on local transport personnel working conditions. The strike will impact mostly local public transport, including buses, metro, and railway. In Italy's major urban centers, transport services will be provided during rush hours, with minor differences.
Local unions also announced a 4-hour strike for airport personnel at the airports of Verona-Villafranca (VRN), Bologna (BLQ), and Brindisi (BDS), from 13:00 to 17:00 Jan. 24.
Striking workers may rally near major transport hubs; authorities could deploy increased security to monitor possible demonstrations. Violence is not anticipated.
Reconfirm all travel arrangements, Jan. 24. Consider private transport alternatives. Avoid any demonstrations as a standard precaution.
