Travel strikes planned for December and January

When, where and what disruption you can expect.

Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.
Walkouts are sometimes planned months ahead but others are announced last minute, showing that it always pays to check before you travel.
Luckily, we have gathered all of the strike information together below.
Read on to find out where and when are walkouts taking place.
If your flight or train is cancelled or delayed, you will be entitled to a new ticket or compensation. Read our guide for the full details.
Iberia ground services staff will go ahead with strikes planned in the New Year after failing to reach an agreement.
After suspending industrial action planned in December, workers will walk out on 5-8 January.
It will affect all 29 airports where Spain’s flag carrier operates, including Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat, Palma de Mallorca, Seville and Valencia. 
The strikes have been called over working conditions and rights as workers are set to be outsourced to other companies.
The strikes could also affect flights with other airlines in the IAG group, including British Airways, Iberia Express, Level, Aer Lingus, Air Nostrum and Vueling.
Private security staff at Alicante-Elche airport are striking over working conditions and pay.
Ilunion Seguridad employees will walk out on 22-31 December and 1-14 January.
Strike action will take place for two hours each day, from 8.45-9.45am and from 6-7pm, affecting security controls and baggage handling.
The London Underground will grind to a halt in the new year as workers stage a seven-day rolling strike over pay.
Between 5-12 January, workers in various departments will strike on different days, bringing chaos to the network.
Commuters will be worst hit on 8-10 January, with most stations expected to be severely short staffed.
French rail unions SudRail and CGT des Cheminots have agreed not to strike over Christmas and New Year. 
Walkouts are still possible after the busy holiday period as disputes over pay continue.
Ground staff at Geneva Airport went on strike on 28 December, causing flight delays and cancellations.
A deal on improved salaries, overtime pay and retirement funds has now been reached, ending the walkout, which lasted from 4am until midday.
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