Italy: Port workers plan nationwide strike Oct. 16

Unionized port workers plan to conduct a 24-hour strike across Italy on Oct. 16. Port personnel affiliated with the USB union will launch the industrial action to denounce the recent death of a port worker in Naples and to demand improved working conditions and regulations.

The strike is likely to impact port operations including freight operations and logistic management. Port service disruptions may linger into the morning hours of Oct. 17. Port authorities will likely deploy increased security at the port entrances to monitor possible protests by striking workers. Localized traffic disruptions are possible in the port vicinity during any demonstration.