National Public Transport Strike: What to Expect

Tomorrow morning, at 5:30, a major mobilization will begin that will involve public transport throughout Italy. It is a national strike that will last 24 hours, which includes reduced performance in the guaranteed bands and the use of 30% of the travelling staff. The protest will culminate with a demonstration in Rome, scheduled for 10:30, in front of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

Reasons for the Protest

The Filt Cgil union, together with Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Faisa Cisal and Ugl Fna, called this strike to address several issues affecting the transport sector. The main points of contention include:

• The renewal of the national contract
• The lack of economic resources
• The lack of effective programming policies
• The need for a comprehensive reform of the sector
• Improving health and safety conditions at work It is significant to note that since 2005 there have been no strikes without guaranteed time bands in the public transport sector.

Expected Impacts and Future Prospects

Participation in this strike is expected to be massive, with repercussions on the daily routines of Italian citizens. Users will have to carefully plan their travel, taking into account the expected limitations.

This mobilization could mark a crucial moment for the future of public transport in Italy, pushing the competent authorities to respond more incisively to workers' demands. While we hope that the issues raised will be addressed with due urgency, it remains to be seen how the institutions will react. The protest is not only a wake-up call for the current conditions of the sector, but also an opportunity to start a constructive dialogue towards a necessary and long-overdue reform.