Overview
- The nationwide walkout, which began for rail staff at 9 p.m. Sunday, is underway Monday across transport, health, schools and public administration, while air travel is excluded.
- Rail operators FS/Trenitalia, Italo and Trenord warn of delays and cancellations until about 9 p.m. Monday, with essential services guaranteed in the 6–9 a.m. and 6–9 p.m. windows and with published lists of protected trains and refund rules.
- Local transit impacts vary by city, with Rome’s Atac guaranteeing service only during legal windows, while guidance for Milan differs across outlets as ATM communications pointed to regular service even as others flagged possible changes.
- Hospitals will keep emergency rooms and the 118 service running, but non-urgent visits, lab tests and elective procedures may be postponed, and schools or public offices may shorten hours or close depending on participation.
- USB links the strike to an international appeal known as the Global Sumud Flotilla and to opposition to Italy’s role in conflicts, and smaller unions such as FI‑SI and USI have joined the action.