October sees wave of strikes across Italy's rail, public transport and airlines
Italy faces multiple strikes in October, beginning with a general walkout on Oct 2 affecting rail workers and a Sicily security team, followed by actions on Oct 8, Oct 9 and a broad protest on Oct 30.
A crowded October strike calendar has been announced for Italy, beginning with a general action on Friday, Oct 2, when Csle calls for a three-hour rail staff stoppage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a simultaneous halt to Fs Security operations in Sicily. The following Thursday, Oct 8, sees another 24-hour shutdown of Fs Security across the island, though the extent of train disruptions may vary locally. On Oct 9, Milan’s Atm will conduct a 24-hour strike affecting buses, trams and the metro, though exact service impacts remain undefined.
The schedule ends with a nationwide general strike on Oct 30 organized by Usi-Cit, which notably leaves the air, rail and local public-transport sectors untouched. These actions are expected to cause significant travel disruptions for commuters and holidaymakers alike.
