Aviation worker unions announce strike at airports: Media sources report on October 20 that aviation workers’ unions plan to stage a 24-hour nationwide strike at airports in Italy, beginning at 00:00 local time on October 29. The strike has been called due to working conditions, shifts, and operational safety at airports. Ground handling operations at Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate are expected to be affected during the strike. Swissport Italia workers will also strike at Milan Linate Airport. Pisa and Florence airports, as well as Rome Fiumicino Airport and Milan Malpensa Airport, will also be affected.
