Transport and school strike on October 18, times and who is striking

Subway 2 Line of Naples
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Today, Friday, October 18, 2024, there is a ongoing national general strike which mainly involves the transport sector. Various public and private sectors are taking part in this agitation, including schools, Firefighters and the employees of theINPS. However, the impact will be different depending on the city: greater disruption is expected in Milan, Torino e Cataniawhile a Napoli and on national trains Trenitalia e Italo, the service will be regularly guaranteed.

The reasons for the strike on October 18, 2024

The strike of today, friday 18th october, was called by the unions Yes-Cobas e Al-Cobas, which require greater guarantees for workers in the changes of contract. Among the other main demands, we find the reduction of working hours at 37 hours per week, the introduction of a minimum salary of 1.600 euros net per month and salary increases indexed to inflation.

Furthermore, the unions oppose the privatization of public services and tenders in local transport, in addition to asking for measures for the job security and a greater commitment to the environmental protection.

Local public transport in Naples and Rome

A Naples and Rome no particular inconveniences are expected related to the strike of 18 October 2024, as the main transport companies ANM, EAV ed ATTACK do not join the protest. But be careful: there is a remote possibility that sporadic problems may occur only on the Subway 2 Line of Naples, as it is managed by the state Railways, which is only partially involved.

For the rest of the local public transport, bus, tram and funicular services should operate regularly, ensuring normal circulation in the cities.

Trains guaranteed by Trenitalia, Italo and Fs

The railway service of Trenitalia, Italo e FS is not involved in today's strike, October 18, 2024, and therefore the long-distance trains will be regularly guaranteed. There is partial adhesion by the staff of Trentino Transportation, which could affect the regional line Trento-Bassano del Grappa, with possible changes or cancellations of trains on that route.

For those travelling on other lines or longer distances, no problems are expected and the timetables should be respected without interruptions.

School and other sectors

The sector of the school is involved in the general strike today, October 18, 2024. Many schools could suspend classes, especially if a significant part of the school staff decides to join the strike. In addition to schools, other public and private sectors are also participating in the strike, such as employees of theINPS, which report possible problems in the services and Firefighters, who will strike from 8:00 to 14:00, while still guaranteeing essential services.

Public transport in other cities: Milan, Turin and Catania

A Milan, the strike could cause disruptions to transport services ATM (buses, trams and subways) in the non-protected time slots: from 8 to 45 and then from 15 until the end of service. Also the Como-Brunate funicular will be interrupted from 8am to 30pm and after 16pm.

A Torino, urban, suburban and public transport subway may be subject to change. The guaranteed time slots are from 6:00 to 9:00 and from 12:00 to 15:00. As for the extra-urban bus lines, they will be active until 8:00 and then from 14:30 to 17:30. The railway lines will also be open Sfm1 Pont-Rivarolo-Chieri e Sfma Turin-Airport-Ceres will be guaranteed at the same times.

A Catania, the strike called by theMetropolitan Transport and Parking Company SpA may interrupt services from 10:00 to 14:00, with possible inconvenience for those travelling during the central hours of the day.

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