Italy – Strike

NEWS 05.03.2024

The designated operator of Italy, Poste Italiane, wishes to inform that the strike involving the personnel of Poste Italiane’s commercial handler at Malpensa airport has been suspended thanks to the mediation efforts of the local authorities, leading to the resumption of negotiations between the parties involved. Postal operations are gradually returning to normal.
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The designated operator of Italy, Poste Italiane, would like to inform that a strike called by several unions, without the authorization of the public authorities, has been in effect since 00.01 CET on 10 February 2024. The strike involves the personnel of Poste Italiane’s commercial handler at Malpensa airport, has impeded site access for other workers and is preventing the arrival and departure of postal shuttles between the office of exchange and the Malpensa airmail unit.

Despite contingency measures being implemented, the strike is causing significant disruption to the handing of inbound mail and the forwarding of outbound mail. 

The local authorities have engaged in mediation efforts between the parties concerned, but the end date of the strike and duration of the disruption remain unknown.  Poste Italiane thanks all partners and customers for their understanding. It will inform them when the situation has been resolved.