The strikes in several European countries for the next few weeks are analyzed by EU Helpers.
January airport strikes in Spain
From January 5 to 8, Iberia ground services employees in Spain went on strike, impacting all 29 airports that the nation's flag carrier serves. Approximately 444 flights from Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum were impacted by the strikes, which were originally scheduled for December before being suspended.
Furthermore, during two daily two-hour walkouts from 8.45 to 9.45 am and 6-7 pm, airport security personnel at Alicante-Elche airport will strike from January 1–14, affecting security controls and baggage handling, according to Euronews.
Travelers are encouraged to look for other flights because workers are protesting outsourcing, which could lead to changes in their working conditions.
UK: Call Off of London Tube Strikes
Due to a new pay offer from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, the scheduled strikes on the London Underground from January 8–12 have been abruptly called off. Even though the four-day walkout was abruptly called off just twenty minutes before it started, there might still be some travel inconveniences on Monday as a result of the unanticipated postponement.
Italy: January airport and public transportation strikes
On January 24, there will be a statewide strike impacting buses, trams, and subways throughout Italy. Travelers may experience delays and cancellations due to the air traffic controllers' planned strike, which is scheduled to take place from 1 to 5 pm.
Train Employees in France Handle Holiday Strikes
Travelers were relieved when French train unions SudRail and CGT des Cheminots decided not to go on strike over the Christmas and New Year break. However, because of ongoing salary conflicts, walkouts may recur after the hectic holiday season.
Germany: Open-ended strikes are announced by train drivers
German train drivers want to go on strike from January 10–12, and more strikes are expected in 2024. A protracted disagreement about working conditions, compensation, and hours with rail operator Deutsche Bahn is the cause of the unrestricted strikes, which affect both freight and train employees.
The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) was accused of having a conflict of interest amid the ongoing hostilities, which would have affected their capacity to bargain collective bargaining agreements with railroad firms.
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