Lo general strike 8 March 2024 involves the suspension of activities in all sectors, both public and private, ranging from schools to healthcare, up to the motorways and the fire brigade. During the hours between 00:00 and 21:00, Trenitalia train services will be at risk, while local public transport will remain operational.
General strike 8 March 2024
On March 8, 2024, one was announced huge protest in the public and private sector, with the potential to cause disruption for up to 24 hours. From schools to healthcare, passing through the motorways, Italy will be affected by this strike. Local transport services, such as buses and subways, however, will remain in operation.
Only Trenitalia declared possible cancellations or changes to train services from 00:00 to 21:00 on 8 March. Trenord also confirmed its participation in the strike, while still guaranteeing operating time slots and trains.
The protest, which coincides with the International Women's Day, was promoted by most of the Italian trade unions, including Flc CGIL, Slai Cobas, Adl Cobas, Cobas Usb, and many others, with the aim of demonstrating against gender inequalities and wage discrimination.
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Strike organizers enumerated several motivations behind the March 8 protest.
It's a movement against all forms of violence physical, psychological and moral, against wage and role discrimination, as well as against wars and increases in military spending. Furthermore, quality public services, stable work, recognition of care work and salary increases commensurate with the cost of living are required.
It is essential, say the unions, manifestation against all forms of oppression towards women and against the government's familial, racist and nationalist policies, which fuel exploitation and violence.
Guaranteed train times and sectors at risk
During the strike, they will be the trips listed are guaranteed in the specific tables of guaranteed trains, as well as regional trains during the commuter periods (6-9 and 18-21), which can be consulted on the Trenitalia website.
Trenord also announced its support for the strike, with guaranteed services during the pre-established time slots. Regional, suburban, airport and long-distance services will be affected, but minimum service levels will be ensured.
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The strike will involve various sectors, from education to healthcare, including the motorway sector and the fire brigade. They are expected inconveniences in public offices, in museums and libraries.
Local public transport will remain in operation in large cities, while Lufthansa, due to a ground staff strike in Germany, could suffer flight cancellations and delays in Italy.
March 8, 2024 will be one mobilization day for the recognition of women's rights and the fight against all forms of discrimination and violence.
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