Italy rail workers union strike disrupts services on July 9‑10

The Uiltrasporti union staged an eight‑hour strike on July 9 in Messina, Sicily, protesting a July 1 shift‑rearrangement agreement with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana. Union leaders say the new terms overturn progress made in earlier national and territorial accords, harm work‑life balance, and misallocate staff linked to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan funding.

A parallel strike by Italo NTV train crews began at 03:00 GMT on July 9 and will end at 02:00 GMT on July 10, lasting 23 hours. The action may cause cancellations or timetable changes for high‑speed services. Uiltrasporti demands compliance with existing contracts, better working conditions, and resolution of staffing shortfalls.

Both actions are organized by the same union and underline broader grievances over contract violations and personnel management within Italy’s rail sector.