Our guide will be updated as soon as new strikes are announced in Europe.
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Strikes, in which employees refuse to work in order to demand better wages and working conditions, are common in Europe.
Strikes are sometimes planned months in advance but sometimes announced at the last minute, which means it’s always worth checking before you travel.
Luckily for you, we’ve compiled all the information about the strike below.
Read on to find out when and where the strikes will take place.
If your flight or train is cancelled or delayed, you may be entitled to a new ticket or compensation. Read our guide to find out more.
Italy: Airport workers plan nationwide strike
Union members at airports across Italy are planning to strike on July 5th.
Affected airports include Bologna, Crotone, Lamezia Terme, Milan, Reggio Calabria, Rome and Venice, with the strikes taking place at different times throughout the day, causing potential disruptions to air travel.
Ireland: Pilots continue strike indefinitely
Pilots at Ireland’s national airline Aer Lingus began an indefinite “work by the rules” strike on June 26, meaning pilots would not work outside of set hours or accept schedule changes. By July 7, around 400 flights had been cancelled.
The country’s Labor Court has formally intervened in the ongoing wage negotiations, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, July 3rd.
Affected passengers will be notified via text message or email, but if you have a reservation with the airline, you’re advised to check the status of your flight before you travel.
UK: Gatwick Airport braces for chaos in July
Workers at London Gatwick Airport are due to strike later this month in a dispute over pay.
Around 300 security and passenger service staff are set to strike from July 12-14 and again from July 18-21, which could cause delays to baggage screening and affect passengers with special needs.
If the dispute is not resolved, further action could be taken over the busy summer holidays.
Scottish airport strike looms
Union members at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
No date has yet been announced, but security checks at Scottish airports could take place from mid-June unless the wage dispute is resolved.
Türkiye: Air traffic controllers go on strike
Air traffic controllers at Turkey’s Antalya airport have gone on strike over pay and working conditions, causing widespread flight delays.
The compliance work strike is affecting around 50% of incoming and outgoing travellers and is expected to continue until July 14th.
Strikes in France: Could they affect the Paris Olympics?
CGT-RATP members have announced a seven-month strike warning, from February 5 to September 9, which could affect the Île-de-France bus and metro networks, including during the Olympics this summer.
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But on April 9, the French Senate passed a bill that would allow the country to ban transport strikes for a period each year to avoid disruptions during major events like Paris 2024. The bill also calls for greater advance warning of strikes and tougher minimum service obligations.
The bill faces opposition and must be adopted by the French National Assembly before it can become law.
Workers at the state-run public transport company say they are striking over wages.
Netherlands: Public transport strikes planned for September
Public transport strikes have been announced in major Dutch cities for September 12th, with further strikes possible.
The announcement comes ahead of the Cabinet’s Budget, which Labour hopes will include plans to allow people in physically demanding jobs to retire earlier.
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Services in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam will be affected.
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