A new day of inconvenience in the public and private transport sector. The main sindacati Italian bases, including Sgb, Adl, Si Cobas and Cub, have called one general strike 24 hours from hours 21.00pm on Thursday 19 October pm 21.00pm on Friday 20th.
The shaking it will affect staff of Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord, but also i metro workers of Rome (Atac) and Milan (Atm).
Guaranteed times and slots
Trains may be subject to cancellations or changes. They will be guaranteed essential services during the strike on weekdays 6.00 - 9.00 e 18.00 - 21.00. Changes to the service may occur even before the start and after the conclusion of the strike.
- Then for the list of trains guaranteed by Trenitalia
- Then for the list of trains guaranteed by Italo
- Then for the list of trains guaranteed by Trenord
Further details on the services guaranteed in the event of a strike are available on the digital channels of the railway companies, from customer service staff and ticket offices. The FS call center is also active on 800 89 20 21.
Stop at the Rome and Milan metro
On October 20, the strike will also affect metro staff. The workers of ATM, responsible for public transport in Milan, are stopping and will cause potential inconvenience on the subways, buses and trams. The precise times of the strike have not yet been communicated, but usually the guarantee periods range from the start of service at 8.45am and from 15pm to 18pm.
In the area of Rome capital city, the stop concerns the entire Atac network and the whole Roma Tpl network. On the Atac network, the strike also concerns connections carried out by other operators under subcontracting. The stop will be from 8.30 am to 17.00 pm and from 20.00 pm to the end of service. Service guaranteed exclusively during legal periods.
The reasons for the strike
Grassroots unions said their protest is fueled by a variety of reasons. First of all, they complain about the lack of contract renewals and significant salary increases over the last 14 years, with only two modest renewals imposed by unions considered unrepresentative.
Furthermore, the unions highlight thesignificant increase in inflation which has eroded purchasing power, suggesting that a new contract should take into account an increase in the cost of living that exceeds 20% according to Istat data. So far, there have been no significant salary increases and only modest increases are expected, which do not address the underpayment compared to European standards.
The unions criticize the growing pay gaps between workers and managers, emphasizing discretionary assessment that further cuts wages and working conditions. They also oppose the plans to divest offices and services, casualization, transfer to private individuals and contracts. Finally, they criticize an alleged attempt to take away severance pay (TFR) and complain about the lack of job opportunities, arguing that public services and citizens' rights are disappearing in favor of greater privatization and commercialization of health-related services, education and social security.
