Strikes expected in Italy to disrupt airport and rail services

With the legally mandated strike ban from late July to early September (franchigia estiva) now over in Italy, unions are returning to the picket line, Euronews writes.

The strikes have been sparked by disputes over working conditions, pay agreements and staffing levels across Italy’s transport sector.

Now that the exemption period has ended, more than 20 separate September walkouts have been confirmed by Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, affecting aviation, rail and local transport and creating problems for travelers visiting Italy.