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Milan transport workers announce 24-hour strike for November 13

Milan, Lombardy, Italy · Nov 13, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 13. Not started yet.

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Why they are protesting
Transport workers oppose privatization and competitive tenders of local public services managed by the Milan transport group.
What they want
Workers demand a 150-euro net monthly pay increase, full-time contract conversions, better shift management, and enhanced safety measures.
What changed
Nov 9: Official confirmation of the 24-hour strike by transport unions was announced, detailing guaranteed operational time slots.
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What protesters want

  • Net wage increase of 150 euros per month
  • Stop to privatization and competitive service tenders
  • Conversion of part-time contracts to full-time
  • Improved workplace safety and measures against driver assaults
  • Better management of shifts, holidays, and parental leave

Organised by: Al Cobas, Confial Trasporti, Atm

What authorities say

According to sources, Atm confirmed the 24-hour strike and announced guaranteed service time windows from the start of service until 8:45 AM and between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to accommodate commuters.1234

The full story

Transport workers in Milan, represented by labor unions including Al Cobas and Confial Trasporti, have scheduled a 24-hour strike for November 13, 2026. The job action will affect operations of the Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (Atm), causing potential disruptions across all five metro lines as well as bus and tram services, alongside the Como-Brunate funicular. The strike follows opposition to municipal policies, privatization plans, and competitive bidding processes for public transit. Protesting personnel are demanding a net salary increase of 150 euros per month, improved health and safety conditions, increased protection against assaults on drivers, better shift and vacation management, full-time contract conversions, and greater cleanliness on vehicles. Transit authorities confirmed the stoppage while outlining guaranteed service windows during peak commuter hours.

Timeline

  1. Confial Trasporti joined the strike action, and Atm confirmed operating hours and guarantees.234

  2. Al Cobas announced a 24-hour strike for November 13, impacting Milan transport services.1

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