Italy: National 24-hour port workers’ strike on May 7 by USB; UGL and ORSA joining
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USB Lavoro Privato has called a nationwide 24-hour strike by port‑sector workers for 7 May 2026. UGL Mare e Porti and ORSA Porti have formally joined the action, signaling broader participation across Italian ports. Cargo handling operations may face delays and disruptions.
This alert was originally created on 17 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 7, 2026
The nationwide 24-hour port workers’ strike for 7 May 2026 remains scheduled. In addition to UGL Mare e Porti and ORSA Porti, SUL Porti has announced participation, indicating broader union backing across Italian ports.
⚠ Escalated
May 1, 2026
As of 1 May 2026, the nationwide 24-hour port workers’ strike for 7 May 2026 called by USB Lavoro Privato remains scheduled. UGL Mare e Porti and ORSA Porti have announced their adhesion, broadening participation across Italian ports.
Apr 22, 2026
As of 22 April 2026, the nationwide 24-hour port‑sector strike called by USB Lavoro Privato for 7 May 2026 remains scheduled (00:00–23:59) across Italy, and it has escalated with UGL Mare e Porti formally adhering to the action.
Organizer
Affected Locations
- Italy (national)
Sources
- https://scioperi.mit.gov.it/mit2/public/scioperi
- https://www.money.it/tutti-gli-scioperi-di-maggio-2026-trasporti-scuola-aerei-treni-bus-e-sanita-il-calendario
- https://www.shippingitaly.it/2026/04/30/sciopero-nazionale-dei-portuali-usb-e-orsa-per-il-lavoro-usurante/
- https://www.marittimienavi.net/2026/04/30/portuali-in-stato-di-agitazione-usb-e-orsa-proclamano-lo-sciopero-nazionale-per-il-riconoscimento-del-lavoro-usurante/
- https://tg24.sky.it/cronaca/2026/05/01/scioperi-maggio-2026
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