Overview

• The Si-Cobas union has called a national 24-hour strike from 21:00 on October 2 to 20:59 on October 3.
• The action spans multiple public and private sectors nationwide, with exceptions reported for Valle d’Aosta, Marche and Calabria.
• Rail employees from Gruppo FS, including Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper and Trenord, are among the first to stop work.
• Operators warn of cancellations and timetable changes on regional and long-distance trains during the strike period.
• CGIL condemned the reported attack on civilian ships linked to the flotilla, while Transport Minister Matteo Salvini said he awaits the strikes watchdog’s ruling and may impose back-to-work orders.