Italy: Unionized freight rail workers plan nationwide strike, Aug. 19-21

Unionized freight rail workers plan a nationwide three-day strike from 00:01 Aug. 19 to 23:59 Aug. 21. Workers represented by the COBAS labor union will participate in the action. The strike will likely cause rail logistics disruptions across Italy. The industrial action will also likely impact road haulage and freight deliveries, due to the integrated nature of logistic operations across rail and road sectors.

Unless averted, the industrial action will likely prompt transport and travel disruptions across the rail network. Logistics operations will likely be impacted in the hours following the action. The strike may also have a secondary impact on the passenger network. Striking workers may form pickets at railway stations and rail operator offices. Authorities will likely deploy increased security to any rallies.