Italy - Strike disrupts transport - November 30, 2025

Strikes and protests against the Government caused the cancellation of dozens of flights and disrupted train services around the country. The USB union and smaller workers’ organisations called the one-day action against the Government's plans to raise military spending and its support for Israel. The USB is a grass-roots union which is challenging the traditional dominance of the three main confederations, the CGIL, CISL and UIL.

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