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Fifteen strikes planned for December

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has reiterated his commitment to ensuring public transport access for Italians. This as 15 strikes for December are planned, including a general strike.

CGIL Present Landini calls for social revolt

CGIL union calls for “real social revolt”

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

CGIL leader Maurizio Landini, head of Italy’s largest left-wing trade union, called for a “real social revolt” on Wednesday.

CGIL rally in Latina protesting for better protection of off-book workers. Image courtesy of CGIL

3 million off-book workers, unions call for government to do more

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

At a rally in Latina, the CGIL union chief called for the government to do more about the 3 million off-book workers in Italy.

Italy’s Leading Trade Union Calls for Citizens’ Rights

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Maurizio Landini, the head of Italy’s prominent trade union confederation CGIL, delivered a passionate call to action during a demonstration held in central Rome’s Piazza San Giovanni. The event, organised by a coalition of associations, opposition parties, and unions, drew an estimated crowd of 200,000 attendees.