Italy is bracing for a four-hour national transport strike on July 18, 2024, as major unions protest for the renewal of the national collective labor agreement.

The strike will affect urban and extra-urban buses, trams, metros, and metropolitan railways across the country.

In Milan, public transportation will halt from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM, while other major cities like Rome, Turin, and Naples face similar disruptions at varying times.

Union representatives emphasize the strike's importance in restoring dignity to transport workers and addressing issues such as deteriorating working conditions, staff shortages, and increasing incidents of aggression against front-line operators.

The unions also stress the urgency of renewing the contract ahead of significant events like the Jubilee and Winter Olympics, which will greatly impact mobility.