by InTrieste
Commuters in Trieste and across Italy may face significant disruptions on Monday, February 24, as the regional branch of the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) has announced its participation in a nationwide 24-hour public transportation strike.
The strike, which will involve both transit operators and technical and administrative staff, is expected to impact local public transportation services throughout the day. In Trieste, as in other cities, the work stoppage could lead to delays, service cancellations, and difficulties accessing public service counters.
Despite the strike, certain essential services will be maintained. Transportation officials have confirmed that all connections will operate regularly during peak commuting hours: from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Outside these windows, however, travelers may experience extended wait times and reduced service availability.
The nationwide action is part of ongoing labor disputes concerning working conditions and employee rights within the public transportation sector. USB, one of Italy’s most active labor unions, has been vocal in its demands for improved job security and better wages for transit workers.
Italian authorities have urged residents to plan accordingly, advising those who rely on public transit to seek alternative means of transportation where possible. The strike is expected to impact cities across the country, with varying levels of disruption depending on local participation.
This latest action comes amid a broader wave of labor unrest in Italy, as unions continue to press for stronger worker protections in multiple sectors. Whether negotiations between transit officials and labor representatives will yield a resolution before Monday remains to be seen.
For now, commuters in Trieste and beyond will need to brace for a potentially difficult start to the week.
