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Italy is braced for a 24-hour national general strike on 20 Friday June that is set to affect air, rail and local public transport services across the country. The strike is set to affect rail services from 21.00 on Thursday 19 June until 21.00 the next evening, Friday 20 June.
Cancellations and delays are expected for both long-distance Frecce and Intercity trains and regional trains. Trenitalia reminds passengers that a minimum number of essential services are guaranteed during strikes on weekdays, from 06.00 to 09.00 and from 18.00 to 21.00, with more details available on its website.
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Italy’s airline sector is also set to be impacted by 24-hour strike action on Friday 20 June, due to a walkout by airport workers including baggage handlers and ground staff as well as external companies. This could result in delays or cancellation to flights to, from and in Italy on Friday, with passengers flying that day advised to check the status of their flight with their airline.
Flag carrier ITA Airways said it has been forced to cancel 34 domestic and international flights due to the strike action, including connections between London, Rome and Milan. Commuters in Rome, Milan and cities across Italy also face disruption to local public transport services on Friday due to a nationwide 24-hour strike.
The walkout will affect local bus, subway and tram services, with strike timetables varying from city to city. Rome public transport services are set to be guaranteed from the start of service until 08.30 and from 17.00 to 20.00, according to the ATAC website.
Milan public transport provider ATM says it will guarantee services up until 08.45 and from 15.00 to 18.00. The general strike is also set to impact ferries which are to operate minimum services on Friday.
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Friday’s general strike has been called by grassroots trade unions including USB, CUB, SGB, FISI and FLAI. The unions are asking for less funding for military spending and more investment in health, education, transport and safety in the workplace.
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