8legs: Cgil (italian general confederation of labour)

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Italy's national strike called by main union disrupts transport and school services

A nationwide general strike called by Italy’s CGIL disrupted trains, schools, and public services across the country.
The protest targeted the 2026 budget bill, with unions demanding more money for healthcare, education, and housing.
Maurizio Landini, CGIL secretary-general, led a Florence rally criticizing the budget as unfair and dangerous.
Rail cancellations and regional train delays marked the transportation impact of the strike.
Public schools canceled classes nationwide as a result of the strike.
CGIL cited workers’ low wages as a core concern fueling the protests.
Italy’s government defended the budget as addressing citizens’ needs for lower taxes and family support.
The strike followed a separate labor action in Portugal, signaling broader European labor tensions.
The protests occurred as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s conservative government faced labor pressure.
Observers linked the weekday strike to a broader push for social and economic reforms in Italy.

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