29 Apr 2024 | 01:34 PM UTC
Italy: Unionized railway employees to conduct nationwide strike May 3-5
Unionized train personnel to strike across Italy 21:00 May 3-21:00 May 5. Freight, passenger train disruptions likely.
Unionized railway workers associated with the Coordinamento Autorganizzato Trasport (CAT) union plan to strike across Italy from 21:00 May 3 to 21:00 May 5. The labor action will occur in two phases: first, CAT personnel will stop work on freight trains from 21:00 May 3 to 21:00 May 4. After this, CAT personnel will cease activity related to passenger trains from 21:00 May 4 to 21:00 May 5. Organizers guarantee minimum service requirements will be met during the May 4-5 passenger train strike.
Freight disruptions are likely nationwide during the May 3-4 strike period, and passenger train disruptions are likely nationwide during the May 4-5 strike period. Picket protests are possible; demonstrators may gather at rail shipment and travel hubs nationwide. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near any demonstrations that take shape.
Reconfirm planned rail-based shipment scheduled for May 3-4 and all rail-based travel scheduled for May 4-5. Rail disruptions may continue for several hours after work resumes. Consider alternate forms of transportation for time-sensitive shipments and travel during the affected strike times. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution.
