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24-hour transport strike back on after TAR ruling General strike

Italian Court Reinstates 24-Hour Transport Strike

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s regional administrative court (TAR) of Lazio has overturned a government order reducing a planned 24-hour transport strike to just four hours. The ruling, issued on Thursday afternoon, favours the USB union, which had appealed against the restriction.

Transport strike reduced to 4 hours for trains, trams and buses. Image credit: Shutterstock. Tram in Turin

Transport Strike Reduced to 4 Hours on 13 December

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 24-hour general strike will proceed on Friday, 13 December 2024, although the related transport strike has been reduced to just four hours. The decision comes after an order from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, as confirmed by Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) on Wednesday.

Transport stroke scheduled for 11th April 2024. Image shows small bus in Rome

Transport strike scheduled for 11th April

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy is bracing for a nationwide strike affecting local and national public transport services, including rail travel, on Thursday, 11th April. The transport strike, organised by trade unions CGIL and UIL, aim to address various concerns such as workplace safety and tax reform.