The Italian Transport Union plans to hold a 24 - hour strike across the country on Friday, March 8, to commemorate International Women's Day.
Aircraft and marine workers are scheduled to stop working between 00: 00 and 23: 59 local time.
The strike started at 21: 00 on Thursday, March 7 and ended at 21: 00 on March 8. Other local and regional train operators are expected to start work stoppage at different times.
Taxi drivers plan to take part in the strike from 8 to 22.
Severe traffic disruption is expected to occur across Italy on March 7 and 8.
Extended reading:
The 8th of March every year is International Women's Day. Transportation - related strikes are common in Italy and can cause great damage. However, according to Italian law, a minimum level of service must be guaranteed during all strikes.
Warm reminder: during the strike, freight forwarders transporting goods to Italy should pay attention to the local situation. the impact of the strike will definitely affect transportation. please arrange the delivery time reasonably to avoid unnecessary losses.
