by InTrieste
Trieste and other cities across Italy will face major disruption to public transport as well as schools, health services, logistics and rubbish collection on Friday 2 December due to a 24-hour national general strike.
The industrial dispute has been called by trade unions over a range of issues including wages, working conditions and employment contracts, with strikes programmed at different times across Italy.
Rail workers employed by Trenitalia and Trenord are set to strike between 21.00 on Thursday 1 December until the same time the next day, with train services guaranteed during peak travel times on Friday.
Various schools across Trieste will be closed due to the stirke of the staff and it is advisable to call in the morning to verify the school’s opening hours.
Those travelling in Italy on Friday (and Thursday night by train) are advised to check their transport providers for travel updates.
For full information about strikes in Italy on Friday see transport ministry website.
