November 9, 2026 — Update: The strike by Italo high-speed train staff planned for today, Monday, Nov. 9, has been called off and Italo trains are expected to run normally. However, Italy still faces a busy strike calendar this month, led by a 24-hour general strike on Friday, Nov. 20, that is set to hit trains, local transport, flights and ferries.
What changed: the Fit-Cisl union said it had revoked the Nov. 9 strike by Italo NTV staff out of a “sense of responsibility.” It said it still disagrees with Italy’s strike-guarantee commission and that the contract dispute is not over; staff have been without a renewed contract for 22 months. Sources did not say whether the other unions that had joined the Nov. 9 call also withdrew. Sicurauto reported that Italo service is running normally.
Nov. 20 general strike
- Who: the CGIL union confederation, covering all public and private sectors for 24 hours. The USB and Sisa unions have called a separate national strike in schools and public administration the same day.
- Why: higher wages, contract renewals, pensions, fairer taxes and more money for health, schools and social services.
- Rail: FS Group trains from 21:00 on Thursday, Nov. 19, to 20:59 on Friday, Nov. 20. Italo from 00:00 to 23:59 on Nov. 20. One report says a separate rail strike on Nov. 20–21 may mean CGIL’s strike does not cover rail, so rail coverage is not yet settled.
- Local transport, air, taxis and ferries: all day on Nov. 20. Each city’s transit company publishes its own hours a few days ahead (TBA).
- Guaranteed services: under Italian law, commuter trains usually run 06:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00, and flights departing 07:00–10:00 and 18:00–21:00 are protected, as are island connections. These are the general rules; the bands for Nov. 20 have not yet been confirmed.
Other strikes to watch, Nov. 13–22
| Date | Who / where | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fri. Nov. 13 | ATM Milan (metro, tram, bus) | 08:45–15:00 and 18:00 to end of service |
| Fri. Nov. 13 | ATVO buses, Venice area | 24 hours |
| Sat. Nov. 14 | AMTAB buses, Bari | 24 hours |
| Mon. Nov. 16 | ANM Naples (metro and bus) | 11:00–15:00 |
| Fri. Nov. 20–Sat. Nov. 21 | National rail strike (Sgb and Cub unions) | From 21:00 Nov. 20; end time reported as 20:00 or 21:00 Nov. 21 |
| Sun. Nov. 22 | ENAV air traffic control, Milan Malpensa | 00:01–24:00 |
| Sun. Nov. 22 | Security staff, Venice airport | 00:00–23:59 |
| Sun. Nov. 22 | Ground handling and airport staff, Pisa and Florence airports | 00:00–23:59 |
Italian strikes are often shortened, moved or called off at short notice, as today’s Italo strike shows. Check the operator before you travel.
What it means for airline travelers
- Italo trains should run normally today, but check your train before you travel because some unions’ positions were not confirmed.
- Nov. 19–22 is the weekend to plan around. The general strike, a national rail strike and three airport strikes fall back to back. If you are flying standby into Italy and need a train afterward, consider avoiding these dates or getting there earlier.
- If you must fly on Nov. 20 or 22, aim for flights departing in the protected morning (07:00–10:00) or evening (18:00–21:00) windows. Standby seats on those flights may fill quickly.
- Getting into the city: airport trains and metros may run only in the guaranteed bands, so plan a taxi, a private transfer or an airport bus for other times.
- Buy flexible train tickets and check Trenitalia, Italo or the local transit operator the day before. Check your travel insurance’s strike rules before you book.
Sources
- QuiFinanza: Scioperi settimana 9–15 novembre 2026 (Nov. 8, 2026)
- Sicurauto: Sciopero 9 novembre 2026 Italo: la decisione che cambia tutto (updated Nov. 9, 2026)
- QuiFinanza: Sciopero generale 20 novembre 2026, chi si ferma (Nov. 3, 2026)
- Sicurauto: Sciopero trasporti novembre 2026: gli stop di bus, treni e aerei (Nov. 6, 2026)
- Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport: official strike register. We could not open it this run; use it to confirm final times.
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