Italy: Nationwide general strike on 18 May 2026 (including healthcare and social services)
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USB has escalated the 18 May protest to a nationwide general strike covering public and private sectors, adding major transport to the originally planned healthcare and social‑services action. USI 1912’s sector strike on 18 May proceeds; emergency and urgent care are expected to be guaranteed.
This alert was originally created on 28 April 2026.
Public Impact
Train
Bus
Metro
Tram
Schools
Hospitals
Effective Dates
Updates
May 10, 2026
As of 10 May 2026, USB has expanded the 18 May action into a nationwide general strike across public and private sectors (including rail and local transport). USI 1912’s 18 May healthcare/social‑services strike remains in force with emergency care guaranteed.
Organizers
- USI 1912
- USB Lavoro Privato
Affected Locations
- Italy (national)
Sources
- https://www.adnkronos.com/economia/scioperi-maggio-2026-trasporti-sanita-scuola_1RHyMuSD8hJEqhLJ5lHTHZ
- https://lists.inventati.org/message/20260329.174328.4a0382c3.gl.html
- http://scioperi.mit.gov.it/mit2/public/scioperi
- https://www.usb.it/leggi-notizia/sciopero-generale-18-maggio-nemmeno-un-chiodo-per-guerre-e-genocidio-1119.html
- https://www.asst-pg23.it/2026/05/sciopero-18-maggio-possibili-disagi
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