Our guide will be updated as soon as new European strikes are announced.
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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UK: Rail strike in April
There are no national rail strikes planned in the UK, but a range of local actions are planned for April.
Saturday April 13th, industrial action by the RMT union affects cross-country services.from April 15th to 20th, a strike by the ASLEF trade union will affect northern rail services. and, April 20thASLEF strike affects LNER trains.
On the London Underground, customer service staff walk out. April 10th-11thwhich may result in the closure of some stations.
Heathrow border force strike called off
A strike planned for April 11-14 at London Heathrow Airport was called off to allow time for negotiations.
Further strikes are expected to be announced if disputes over working conditions are not resolved.
Italy: transport strike announced in April
Italy's two major labor unions have announced strikes. Thursday, April 11th That would hurt rail and other public transportation.
Strikes over working conditions and taxes take place every four hours in cities across the country. Employees of the state railway company Ferrovi dello Stato, including Trenitalia, will go on strike from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
France: Could strikes affect the Paris Olympics?
CGT-RATP union members have announced a seven-month strike notice from February 5th to September 9th, with the bus and metro network in Ile-de-France taking a hit, including during this summer's Olympics. There is a possibility of receiving.
However, on April 9, the French Senate adopted a bill that would allow the country to ban transport strikes for a certain period each year to avoid disruption to major events such as Paris 2024. It also calls for stronger advance warnings for strikes and stricter minimum service requirements.
The bill faces opposition and must be adopted by the French National Assembly before becoming law.
Employees of the state-run public transport company claim they are quitting their jobs over pay.
Germany: various strike threats end
On March 25th, Deutsche Bahn agreement We have reached an agreement with Germany's GDL train drivers' union, ending five months of negotiations and strikes.
The agreement means GDL will refrain from strikes until at least February 2026.
advertisementGerman trade union Verdi also called off strikes at various German airports after reaching an agreement on pay.
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