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Italian tram - transport strike scheduled for Friday

Nationwide 24-Hour Strike on 20 June

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is preparing for a nationwide 24-hour general strike on Friday, 20 June. It is expected to disrupt air, rail, and local public transport services across the country.

Doctors and nurses on nationwide strike over 2025 budget. Image credit: Filippo Venezia/ZUMA

Doctors and nurses join nationwide strike over 2025 budget

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian doctors and nurses are staging a nationwide 24-hour strike today, protesting against the government’s 2025 budget bill. The strike, called by unions including Anaao Assomed, Cimo-Fesmed, and Nursing Up, reportedly saw participation from 85% of medical personnel in some areas.

Florence Museum Staff to Strike Over Contract Dispute

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Staff at Florence’s Uffizi Gallery and other Tuscan museums have announced a strike set for 5th November, following unresolved issues over employment contracts.

Air-transport strike sees 250000 people affected. Image shows tails of three aeroplanes

Air-transport strike – hundreds of flights cancelled

July 15, 2023July 15, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Thousands of holidaymakers are facing disruption on Saturday due to an Italian air-transport strike.

Second day of petrol station strike called off

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Fegica and Figisc Confcommercio called off the second day of a two-day petrol station strike today. It is for the benefit of the motorists, certainly not the government the unions say.