On Friday, November 13, a 24-hour public transport workers' strike will take place in Milan, Italy. Due to the protest action, possible disruptions in metro, bus, and tram services. The city transport operator ATM has already published hours when movement may be limited.
This is reported by ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi). The strike was announced by trade unions AL Cobas and CONFIAL Trasporti.
According to the carrier, public transport may operate with interruptions in two time intervals:
- from 08:45 to 15:00;
- from 18:00 until the end of transport service.
At the same time, guaranteed service hours are provided. Metro, buses, and trams should operate from the beginning of morning service until 08:45, and also from 15:00 to 18:00.
Restrictions may affect all five Milan metro lines, including M4, which provides connection to Linate Airport. Disruptions are also possible on city and suburban bus routes and ATM tram lines.
The company emphasizes that the announcement of a strike does not mean a complete stop of transport. Actual schedule changes will depend on the number of workers joining the protest.
The reason for the strike is labor disputes between unions and the transport operator. Workers oppose the privatization of certain services and the assignment of routes through tenders, and also demand improved working conditions.
Among the main demands: wage increase of 150 euros per month after taxes, strengthening protection of drivers from assaults, revision of work schedules, and transferring some workers from part-time to full-time employment.
Passengers planning trips in Milan on November 13 are advised to check the current status of routes in advance and allow for possible delays, especially in the middle of the day and in the evening.
Source: ATM - official announcement, La Repubblica
