Europe transport strikes

Due to the economic crises, in many European countries (including Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain), contentious salary negotiations with many public unions have led to day-long transportation strikes.

The strikes often shut down train and/or air services, thus drawing widespread attention to workers’ grievances. Some of the unions do announce their strike plans ahead of time — but, often, only a few days before. Summer travelers can get updates from their country’s consulate or embassy in the country they plan to visit.