Italy national railway freight strike set for June 29‑30 2026

A nationwide strike by the private‑sector union USB Lavoro Privato will begin at 21:00 on 29 June 2026 and run for 24 hours, ending at the same time on 30 June. The action involves staff of Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, the company that handles freight train movements and major logistic hubs across Italy. The strike does not affect passenger services, but it is expected to cause slowdowns or blockages at freight terminals and could disrupt supply‑chain deliveries.

Union demands focus on three issues: improved occupational safety in shunting and cargo handling, more reasonable work‑time organization and shift patterns, and wage adjustments to match inflation. The union warns that without a resolution the strike could significantly impact the flow of goods through Italian ports and rail corridors, prompting businesses to contact carriers and adjust shipping schedules for the affected day.