Italy: Unionized rail staff plan to strike nationwide Sept. 8-9

Unionized rail staff plan to strike nationwide from 03:00 Sept. 8 to 02:00 Sept. 9. Train drivers and conductors affiliated with the USB Lavoro Privato and the PDM/PDB unions will participate in the action. Participation numbers remain unclear.

The strike will likely impact local, regional, and national rail services. Rail schedules may be amended during the affected time frame. Residual disruptions could occur in the hours after the end of the strike. Increased congestion is likely on other forms of transportation during the labor action. Protests are possible at major rail centers and in front of government buildings; heightened security and localized transport disruptions are possible near any demonstrations that materialize.