Employees at fashion house Gucci are threatening strike action, accusing the Kering-owned brand of denying them a welfare bonus, trade unions said. Around 1,000 retail and logistics employees across the country declared a "state of unrest", which under labour law is a form of industrial action that can lead to strikes. The Filcams Cgil, Fisascat Cisl and Uiltucs unions said in a joint statement that they might announce potential action at a later stage. The unions said that Gucci had previously given them assurances regarding the payment of a welfare bonus for 2025, as set out in an agreement for the 2022-2024 period. They claim that this agreement remains valid in the absence of a new deal.
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