Incident Details

Multiple prominent Italian trade unions have called a nationwide, 24-hour general strike on November 20. The strike is expected to affect public and private industries including schools, public administration; previous general strikes have seen turnout in the hundreds of thousands. In conjunction with the general strike, several transportation unions have called a strike lasting from 9:00 PM on November 20 until 8:00 PM on November 21. Protests accompanying the strikes are likely in major urban centers.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan for widespread disruptions in transportation and public services.