Strike in Atac After Attacks on Workers: List of Lines at Risk
- A four-hour strike by Atac workers disrupted Rome's public transportation on December 18, 2023, following a series of attacks on employees.
- On December 18, 2023, Atac workers initiated a four-hour strike affecting Metro C and the Tor Vergata bus depot.
- The immediate catalyst for the strike was a series of violent incidents targeting Atac employees.
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Atac Workers Strike Over safety Concerns in Rome
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A four-hour strike by Atac workers disrupted Rome’s public transportation on December 18, 2023, following a series of attacks on employees. Unions USB and Orsa tpl are demanding increased safety measures for Atac personnel.
Strike Details
On December 18, 2023, Atac workers initiated a four-hour strike affecting Metro C and the Tor Vergata bus depot. The strike was organized by the USB and Orsa Tpl unions, who are advocating for enhanced safety protocols for employees of rome’s municipal transport company, Atac. this action follows a similar mobilization held on October 29,2023,highlighting a recurring issue of worker safety as reported by RomaToday.
Recent Attacks on Atac Workers
The immediate catalyst for the strike was a series of violent incidents targeting Atac employees. On December 15, 2023, an Atac bus driver operating on line 724 was stabbed in the hand by an unidentified man on Via di Grotte Celoni in eastern Rome. The motive for the attack remains unclear according to RomaToday. The following day, December 16, 2023, a Metro C worker intervened to prevent a group from engaging in disruptive behavior at Scalo Giardinetti station.
Union Demands and Atac Response
The USB and Orsa Tpl unions are calling for concrete measures to protect Atac workers from violence and aggression. Specific demands include increased security presence on buses and at stations,improved lighting in potentially dangerous areas,and the implementation of effective de-escalation training for employees. As of December 18, 2023, Atac has not issued a formal response to the union’s demands, but representatives have indicated a willingness to engage in dialog.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 29, 2023 | Previous Atac worker strike over safety concerns. |
| december 15, 2023 | Atac bus driver stabbed on Via di Grotte Celoni. |
| December 16, 2023 | Metro C worker intervened in incident at Scalo Giardinetti station. |
| December 18, 2023 | Four-hour strike by Atac workers. |