When, where, and what kind of disruption is expected?
advertisementStrikes occur regularly in Europe as workers put their work on hold to demand better pay and conditions.
Strikes can be planned months in advance, but they can also be announced at the last minute, so it always proves beneficial to check before you travel.
Luckily, we’ve compiled all the information about the strike below.
Read this article to find out when and where strikes will take place.
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Spain: Airport strike in January
Iberia’s ground service staff will go ahead with a planned strike in the new year after failing to reach an agreement.
Workers plan to strike in February after suspending industrial action scheduled for December. January 5th to 8th.
All 29 airports served by Spain’s flag carrier will be affected, including Madrid Barajas, Barcelona El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, Seville and Valencia.
So far, 444 flights have been canceled by Iberia, Iberia Express and Air Nostrum during the strike, which takes place on the feast day of the Three Kings. Passengers will be offered alternative flights.
Strikes have been called over working conditions and rights as workers are being outsourced to other companies.
The strike could also affect flights on other airlines in the IAG group, including British Airways, Rebel, Aer Lingus and Vueling.
Airport security guards strike in Alicante
Private security guards at Alicante-Elche Airport are on strike over working conditions and pay.
Ilunion Seguridad employees leave January 1st to 14th.
The strike action will take place for two hours each day, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m., and will affect security screening and baggage handling.
UK: London Underground strike in January
London’s Underground will be brought to a standstill in the new year as workers go on a seven-day strike over pay.
while January 5th to 12thworkers from different departments go on strike on different days, causing chaos in the network.
The worst impact for commuters will be from January 8 to 10, when most stations are expected to be severely short-staffed.
Train strike in Portugal
Portuguese trains will come to a sudden stop January 2nd and 4th While workers are on strike. The strike is likely to cause continued disruption on January 3rd and 5th.
advertisementMore than half of the scheduled trains may be canceled due to the strike, but a minimum level of service will be maintained.
Italy: Baggage handlers strike in Milan
upon January 8th, baggage handlers at Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa airports will go on strike for 24 hours. This may cause delays in travelers’ check-in and baggage collection.
On the same day, security personnel at various airports are scheduled to go on strike, potentially causing delays at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, Venice’s Marco Polo Airport and Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci Airport.
Public transport strike across Italy
A 24-hour public transport strike hits all of Italy. January 24th. It is expected to cause significant disruption to commuters using buses, trams and subways, but no impact on regional or long-distance rail services is expected.
Air traffic controllers are expected to be off duty from 1pm to 5pm on the same day, potentially causing delays and cancellations for travelers to and from Italy.
advertisementFrance: Railway workers call off New Year’s strike
French railway unions SudRail and CGT des Cheminots have agreed not to go on strike over Christmas and New Year.
A strike could continue after the busy holiday period as pay disputes continue.
Germany: Massive strike may affect trains
German train drivers are in a long-running dispute with train operator Deutsche Bahn over working hours, pay and working conditions.
In December, the German Railway Drivers’ Union (GDL) launched a “warning strike” against the country’s public transport system. Deutsche Bahn has since accused GDL of a conflict of interest after establishing a temporary workers’ cooperative, which acts as both an employer and a trade union.
If the court upholds this motion, GDL will not be able to enter into collective agreements with railway companies.
advertisementMeanwhile, Germany’s rail network could be hit by a strike this month. threatens a five-day strike from January 7th to 11th Deutsche Bahn and S-Bahn may be affected.
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