Italy: National rail contracted services (Elior/Itinere) strike on 4 May 2026 (half shift per turn)
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Unions representing rail contracted services have called a national strike on 4 May 2026 involving Elior Divisione Itinere catering and related contractor staff serving Trenitalia. Originally scheduled for 23 April 2026, the action was rescheduled following a request from the Commissione di Garanzia, with FAST‑Confsal joining the list of organizers. The protest may affect onboard catering and ancillary services but trains are expected to run.
This alert was originally created on 15 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 5, 2026
No credible reports indicate cancellation, suspension, or postponement. Unions maintained the call for a national half‑shift strike by Elior Divisione Itinere catering staff on 4 May 2026, and with the date now passed, the action is considered completed with impacts limited to onboard catering and ancillary services.
✅ Completed
Apr 23, 2026
The national strike by Elior Divisione Itinere catering staff originally planned for 23 April 2026 has been rescheduled to 4 May 2026 (half shift per turn) following a request from the Commissione di Garanzia. FAST‑Confsal is listed among the organizers for the new date.
⏰ Postponed
Apr 17, 2026
Same company/sector (Elior Divisione Itinere rail contracted services), national scope, overlapping unions and identical action format (half shift per turn). Candidate adds a new date (2026-05-04) and an additional organizer (FAST-CONFSAL) compared to the existing 2026-04-23 listing, indicating a rescheduling/escalation rather than a separate local action.
Affected Locations
- Italy (national)
Sources
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