Genoa public transport strike – September 4th
Staff of Genoa's public transport operator Amt intend to go on strike from 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, September 4th.
Venice airport bus strike – September 5th
Buses that connect Venice to local airports face disruption from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, September 5th.
Staff of Atvo, the bus company that operates these connections, plan to strike for four hours during that time.
National rail transport strike – September 7th–8th
Unions have called a 24-hour nationwide strike by all railway workers – including staff of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy's national state-owned rail company.
The strike period begins at 9.18pm on Monday, September 7th, and lasts until 9.17pm on Tuesday, September 8th.
Those travelling on Trenitalia trains in Piedmont and Trentino-Alto Adige may also be affected by the strike, as staff in various departments have announced their intention to participate.
Trento and Foggia public transport strikes – September 10th
The northern city of Trento and the Pugliese city of Foggia face public transport walkouts on Thursday, September 10th.
A strike by staff of Trentino Trasporti is scheduled from 11am to 3pm.
Staff of Foggia's bus operator, Ataf, plan to strike for most of the day – in the morning from 8.30am to 12.30pm and in the afternoon from 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
Verona train disruptions – September 10th–11th
There could be disruptions to train services in the Verona area for 24 hours – from 9pm on Thursday, September 10th, to 9pm on Friday, September 11th – due to a strike of maintenance, engineering and administrative staff.
Possible airport disruptions in Rome, Milan, Florence and Pisa – September 13th
Airline passengers in Italy may face disruption on Sunday, September 13th, as staff at various airports go on strike.
Security staff at both of Rome's airports will walk out on Sunday for the entirety (24 hours) of the day. There will also be a strike by security staff at Milan's Malpensa airport from 11am to 3pm on Sunday.
Tuscany's airports – including those in Florence and Pisa – may also see disruptions on Sunday due to strikes of ground handling and other operational staff. These are scheduled to take place from 11am to 3pm.
Bergamo bus strike – September 14th
In Bergamo, staff of the bus company Arriva Italia will be on strike in the morning, from 8.30am to 12.30pm, on Monday, September 14th.
Transport strikes in Florence, Venice, Naples and Ravenna – September 15th
Public transport strikes will impact cities across four regions of Italy on Tuesday, September 15th.
Buses in the Florence metro area operated by Autolinee Toscane (AT) are set to be impacted for the entirety of Tuesday due to a call for a 24-hour strike.
Staff of Atvo bus company, which connects Venice to local airports, intend to strike for entire day as well.
Public transport services in Ravenna may face disruption in the morning hours – from 8.30am to noon – due to a walkout by staff of Start Romagna, the public transport operator of the Emilia-Romagna region.
In Naples, staff of public railway transport Anm will walk out in the afternoon, from 12.45pm to 4.45pm.
Bus strike in Florence – September 18th
Staff of AT, Florence's public bus operator, have announced another 24-hour strike, impacting public transport services for the entirety of Friday, September 18th.
Possible train disruption in Emilia-Romagna – September 21st
Train travel throughout the Emilia-Romagna may see disruptions or delays on Monday, September 21st.
Technical, operational and administrative staff of Trenitalia and state rail operator RFI plan to strike during business hours (9am to 5pm) on Monday.
It's not yet clear whether or to what extent these walkouts could impact travellers.
Umbria bus strikes – September 22nd
Busitalia staff in Umbria are planning to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, September 22nd, impacting regional bus travel.
Bus services are guaranteed in the morning and in the early afternoon, though exact times differ by city.
National general strike – September 26th
A national general strike is likely to impact transportation in Italy on Saturday, September 26th.
The 24-hour walkout affects both the public and private sectors, meaning it could cause significant disruption to trains, planes, ferries and metro services.
Naples bus strike – September 28th
Buses in the Naples area operated by Air Campania will be on strike in the morning hours, from 8am to noon, on Monday, September 28th.
Possible air travel disruptions – September 30th
A strike of air traffic controllers working for Italy's National Flight Assistance Authority (Enav) has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 30th.
The walkout is set to take place from 1pm to 5pm, or the last four hours of a worker's shift. So far participation is confirmed among Enav staff in Rome, Bologna and Bari.
Exactly how much national and international air travel will be impacted is unclear.
How bad are strikes in Italy?
Transport strikes are frequent in Italy, but not all of them result in disruption for passengers.
The level of disruption caused depends on the number of workers who decide to take part, and it's usually difficult to tell how bad things could be in advance.
Nationwide protests backed by one or more major trade unions tend to have a bigger impact.
EXPLAINED: How you can travel in Italy when there's a transport strike
Even in the case of highly disruptive strikes, transport companies are legally required to ensure some essential services run at peak times.
Most strikes in Italy are planned and announced well in advance, with the transport ministry listing them on an online calendar. This usually gives travellers some time to change their plans where possible.
What to do if your flight is cancelled
If you're flying to, from or within the EU, you have the right to either a refund or rebooking, and the airline must always offer you the choice.
If you're booked onto a later flight and have to wait more than two hours, you're entitled to assistance, including food and drink.
READ ALSO: What are my rights in Italy if a flight is cancelled or delayed?
And in the case of cancellations at short notice, you may also be able to claim compensation. Find full details HERE.
What to do if your train is cancelled
If a pre-booked rail service is cancelled due to strike action in Italy, passengers are given the option to travel on an equivalent service or ask for a full refund.
Private long-distance operator Italo and state-owned Trenitalia issue refunds automatically within 30 days of the cancelled trip. Find full details HERE.
Keep up with the latest updates in The Local’s strike news section.