General strike - doesn't look good. Google is your friend:

http://www.easytravelreport.com/ - 12 December 08 Cgil a general strike that will stop transports for 24 hours, even airplanes, schools, civil service, public and private corporations.

http://www.summerinitaly.com/planning/strike.asp - A general transportation strike is expected on December 12th. Please check with your ticket office whether your train/ferry/bus/flight will be affected.

http://www.ft-ci.org/article.php3?id...e=1571?lang=en - background