Workers across various transport sectors in Italy are set to strike in April 2025, with two significant actions planned in Genoa and Abruzzo. The strikes, called by labor unions, reflect ongoing disputes over working conditions and negotiations that have yet to reach a satisfactory resolution.
In Abruzzo, the Tua transport company will see its employees participate in a four-hour strike on April 4, 2025. The strike will affect different categories of personnel, including traveling staff and those connected to mobility services, such as ticket offices and maintenance workers. Specifically, the strike will run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for traveling personnel and those involved in mobility services. Other staff not directly connected to mobility will work only the last four hours of their shifts.
Meanwhile, in Genoa, the Cub Trasporti union has announced a similar four-hour strike on April 1, 2025. The strike will impact the urban transport service, provincial transport service, and the Genoa Casella Railway. For urban transport, shift personnel, including those operating buses, will abstain from work from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Those on intermediate shifts will stop working during the latter part of their shifts, ensuring that ticket offices and customer service are available until 12:15 PM.
For the provincial transport service, shift personnel will strike from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while ticket office staff will stop work from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Similar timing applies to the Genoa Casella Railway, where shift personnel will also strike from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Intermediate shift workers on this railway will abstain from work during the second half of their shifts.
In terms of service guarantees, urban transport will remain available for persons with disabilities, while provincial transport services will be maintained for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, provided these services have been booked prior to the strike announcement.
The last strike organized by Cub Trasporti in Genoa on November 6, 2023, saw participation rates of 6.73% among urban operators and 5.09% among provincial operators. Interestingly, there was no participation from traveling personnel associated with special transport systems, such as the subway or the Genoa-Casella railway.
These strikes are part of a broader trend in Italy, where labor unions are increasingly vocal about the need for better working conditions and fairer treatment of transport workers. The strikes not only highlight the immediate grievances of workers but also reflect a growing discontent with the current state of labor relations within the transport sector.
As the dates approach, both the public and transport authorities will be watching closely to see how these planned strikes unfold and what impact they will have on daily commuters in these regions. The unions have expressed a commitment to ensuring that their voices are heard and that the issues affecting their members are addressed adequately.
For many commuters, these strikes could mean significant disruptions in their daily routines. With public transport being a vital part of daily life for many residents, the potential for delays and cancellations raises concerns about accessibility and reliability in urban and provincial transport services.
In conclusion, as transport workers in Italy prepare for these strikes, the situation underscores the importance of ongoing dialogue and negotiation between labor unions and employers. The outcome of these actions could set a precedent for future labor relations in the transport sector, influencing how worker grievances are handled and potentially leading to changes in policies affecting employees across the industry.
