Italy: Unionized railway personnel to stage 24-hour strike nationwide March 23-24

Unionized railway workers will strike nationwide from 21:00 March 23 to 21:00 March 24. The industrial action is led by CUB and SGB unions and will involve personnel from FS Italiane, Italo, and Trenord and will likely affect high-speed, regional, and long distance rail services. The purpose of the action is to demand increased salaries and an improvement in working conditions. Participation numbers remain unclear. Striking personnel could organize pickets near major transport hubs nationwide.

Railway travel disruptions are likely in the hours before and after the conclusion of the industrial action; the strike could impact long-distance and international travel. Authorities could deploy increased security to monitor gatherings of striking personnel. No significant associated disruptions are expected.