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Italian Transport Strike: Minimum Services Guaranteed

Italian transport unions plan a 24-hour strike on November 8th, but minimum services will be guaranteed despite the absence of defined service windows.

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Filt CgilFit CislFaisa CisalUiltrasportiUgl Autoferro

What is the main subject of the news?: A 24-hour strike by various Italian transport unions is planned for November 8th. Despite the lack of guaranteed service windows, minimum transport services must still be provided.
What is the reason behind this permitted strike?: The strike, organized by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Faisa Cisal, Uiltrasporti, and Ugl Autoferro, is permitted only once for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement and aims to support union demands.
What is the purpose of the commission's statement?: The commission's statement aims to ensure that the public is aware that essential transportation services will be available throughout the 24-hour strike, albeit with reduced capacity and coverage.
What percentage of personnel will be used to ensure minimum services?: The minimum services during the strike will include 30% of the traveling staff for urban and extra-urban transport. The commission emphasized the obligation for companies to promptly inform users about the service limitations.
What are the key stipulations regarding minimum services during the strike?: The guarantee commission clarified that minimum services must be maintained during the strike, even without specified service windows. This includes prioritizing connections to transportation hubs and services for vulnerable groups.

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