Strikes are a common occurrence in Europe as workers fight for better pay and conditions, with some walkouts planned well in advance and others announced at the last minute. To keep travelers informed, a comprehensive guide is regularly updated to provide information on strikes across Europe. In the UK, localised train strikes are planned for April, while catering workers at Gatwick Airport are set to strike on easyJet and TUI flights. In Greece, a transport strike in Athens is expected to disrupt metro and trolleybus services. Similarly, strikes are threatened at Charleroi Airport in Belgium, with workers planning to walk out if their concerns are not addressed. In France, potential strikes during the Paris Olympics have been discussed, but a bill is being considered to ban transport strikes during major events to avoid disruptions. Furthermore, recent agreements in Germany have ended the threat of strikes, with a deal reached between Deutsche Bahn and GDL train drivers’ union, as well as Verdi calling off strikes at various airports.
In the UK, various localised train strikes are planned for April, with the ASLEF union set to impact Northern rail services from 15-20 April and LNER trains on 20 April. At Gatwick Airport, catering workers are scheduled to strike on easyJet and TUI flights from late April through mid-May, with the threat of intensifying strike action if pay disputes are not resolved. In Greece, a transport strike in Athens is expected to disrupt metro and trolleybus services on a specific date. Similarly, Charleroi Airport in Belgium has issued a strike warning that may lead to disruptions in early May if concerns over working conditions are not addressed. In France, a potential strike during the Paris Olympics has been announced by the CGT-RATP union, but a bill is being considered to ban transport strikes during major events like Paris 2024 to minimize disruptions and ensure adequate advance warning.
Workers in Germany have recently reached agreements to end the threat of strikes, with Deutsche Bahn and GDL train drivers’ union reaching a deal after five months of negotiations. This agreement will prevent strikes until at least 2026. Additionally, Verdi has called off strikes at various airports in Germany after reaching a successful pay deal. Overall, recent developments in Germany signal progress in resolving labor disputes and ensuring smooth operations at transportation hubs. In the event of major strikes in other countries that have not been covered in the guide, travelers are encouraged to share information through social media platforms like Twitter to keep the guide up to date and provide timely information to fellow travelers. Keeping informed about potential strikes can help travelers adjust their plans and minimize disruptions during their journeys across Europe.
