10698 Italian General Strike Today

Anyone here affected???

ANSA) - Rome, October 17 - Tourists and residents were forced to brave the rain on foot Friday as a general strike against government reforms called by grass-roots unions brought public transport in big cities to a halt.

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General chat about Italy

I'd completely forgotten until I heard warnings on the 9 o'clock radio news of areas to avoid in Roma/Milan, etc due to big demonstrations being held. Was on the A1 later in the morning and didn't notice any increase in traffic. Surprised to read it was raining in Rome, for it was a lovely day here.