With the strike the last train home is at [time], so I'd need to leave by [time]; priorities first.
In advance
Giving Advance Notice About A transport strike
Because a transport strike is planned, early notice makes it simple. Share the date and your cover plan up front.
Say what you need, briefly
A strike or cancellations cut your way home. Tie it to the last service and offer to finish remotely if you can.
Give notice and plan cover
With advance notice, name the date, the time you'll leave, and how your work will be covered. Early notice turns a request into an easy yes and lets your team plan around your absence.
Example messages
Transport is badly disrupted today; could I leave by [time] and work the rest from home?
Services are heavily reduced and I risk being stranded; I'd like to head off by [time].
Mistakes to avoid
Don't sit on a known date until the last minute. Early notice is the difference between an easy yes and an awkward one.
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Common questions
Is a transport strike fair?
Yes, when it affects getting home. Anchor it to a real cut-off.
How much notice should I give?
As much as you can. Early notice lets your team plan and makes a yes easy.