Mercitalia Rail Personnel Strike in Liguria Disrupts Rail Services
Rail services in the Liguria region of Italy are facing disruptions due to a 24-hour strike by the personnel of Mercitalia Rail. Here are the key details:
- Strike Duration: The strike began at 9:01 PM on February 28 and will continue until 9:00 PM on February 29.
- Organizers: The industrial action is organized by the USB Lavoro Privato union.
- Motives and Goals:
- Workers are demanding:
- Reduction of working hours.
- Improved shift conditions.
- Enhanced safety measures for both transportation and personnel.
- Workers are demanding:
- Affected Services:
- Freight transport services on rail routes within the Liguria region will be impacted.
- Passengers relying on these routes should expect delays and cancellations.
- The strike may affect cities such as Genoa, La Spezia, and other towns along the rail network.
Travelers are advised to check their specific train schedules and consider alternative transportation options during this period of labor action.
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