Madrid Metro on Strike
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Madrid Metro on Strike
Over the next few days the metro in Madrid is going on strike...it is certain you can expect more disruption over the summer too.
http://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain...r-cent-pay-cut
http://www.thinkspain.com/news-spain...r-cent-pay-cut
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Things are bad. The metro was closed down early this morning, and workers have voted against the minimum services for tomorrow, so forget about coming and going to the airport.
Also, it seems that the strike might get extended without end date.
And next weekend is the Gay Pride festival ... oh well ...
Also, it seems that the strike might get extended without end date.
And next weekend is the Gay Pride festival ... oh well ...
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I really, really hope it will be solved by then, but right now, specially today and tomorrow, things are bad. I´m lucky that I don´t need the metro to get to work, but it makes things difficult in the afternoon and evenings.
Bye, Cova
Bye, Cova
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The meeting of Metro workers have just voted for:
Today, complete stoppage, no minimum service.
Thursday and Friday, on strike with minimum service.
Saturday and Sunday, NO STRIKE
Monday, NO STRIKE, workers will hold a ballot on strike.
Today, complete stoppage, no minimum service.
Thursday and Friday, on strike with minimum service.
Saturday and Sunday, NO STRIKE
Monday, NO STRIKE, workers will hold a ballot on strike.
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Let's not forget about the air traffic controller's work slowdown that has been going on. We were delayed a little over an hour at the gate and another 40 minutes on the tarmac on our flight to Bilbao on Monday. Welcome to a long hot summer in Spain (and France).
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The metro strike is back tomorrow ( 14th of July ) and on Friday ( 16th of July ). They are also announcing strikes for the 20th and 23rd of July.
There are supposed to be minimal services, but please be aware that even if the trains run, they will be pretty packed.
Rgds, Cova
There are supposed to be minimal services, but please be aware that even if the trains run, they will be pretty packed.
Rgds, Cova
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Hi Cova/Ribeirasacra,
Do you know if there are any strikes planned for this week? I am arriving Madrid on Friday and was thinking of using the metro on Sat to meet my daughter at the airport.
Thanks!
Do you know if there are any strikes planned for this week? I am arriving Madrid on Friday and was thinking of using the metro on Sat to meet my daughter at the airport.
Thanks!
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