Italy: Transport workers to strike in Turin Feb. 10

Unionized public transport workers employed by Gruppo Torinese Trasporti (GTT), the primary public transport operator for Turin, plan to conduct a 24-hour strike Feb. 10. The purpose of the work stoppage is to demand improved working conditions. GTT employees across multiple sectors, including train, metro, and ticket office employees, will participate in the work stoppage. Some guaranteed services will proceed despite the stoppage:

• Urban-Suburban service, subway, and customer service centers from 06:00-09:00 and 12:00-15:00

• Extra-urban service and SfmA railway replacement bus service Turin-Airport-Germagnano-Ceres route from start of service to 08:00 and 14:30-17:30.

Nonetheless, significant public transport disruptions are likely throughout the day, including potentially during the guaranteed working periods. Lingering transport delays may continue through the morning hours of Feb. 11. Picket protests are possible at transport hubs and government offices; heightened security and localized transport disruptions will likely accompany any demonstrations that take shape.