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Italy Bans Airport Strikes for Upcoming Winter Olympics

2/14/2026

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Italy's government plans to ban airport strikes during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini announced the measure, stressing the event's importance for travel.
Trade unions have scheduled strikes for February 16 and March 7, rejecting rescheduling.
Salvini acknowledged workers' demands but said preserving smooth Games operations is the priority.
He said he would negotiate with unions after the Paralympics, which run March 6–15.

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Italy's government plans to ban airport strikes during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Infrastructure Minister Matteo Salvini announced the measure, stressing the event's importance for travel.
Trade unions have scheduled strikes for February 16 and March 7, rejecting rescheduling.
Salvini acknowledged workers' demands but said preserving smooth Games operations is the priority.
He said he would negotiate with unions after the Paralympics, which run March 6–15.