CGIL general strike challenges budget and austerity priorities

Palestinian associations, student groups, unions and civil society organizations called a national march in Rome after the flotilla interception. Reuters reported that organizers estimated more than...

Workers and pensioners marched in Rome ahead of a national strike against the proposed 2026 budget. The CGIL platform demanded higher wages and pensions, tax reform, and investment in healthcare and...

USB, CUB and allied unions called a general strike against the government’s budget, arguing that it prioritized military spending over wages, pensions and public services. Demonstrations took place in...

On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, unions and social movements held a national demonstration in Rome after the previous day’s strike. Organizers connected opposition...

Thousands marched against the Strait of Messina bridge. Organizers described the project as environmental damage and a waste of public money, calling instead for investment in regional priorities. The...

The transfeminist network organized demonstrations in about 60 Italian cities. In Rome, marchers opposed gendered violence and the proposed consent bill, and raised anti-war and anti-racist...

Non Una di Meno and allied unions held a general transfeminist strike following March 8 demonstrations. Organizers called attention to gendered and economic violence, the effects of war-driven...

Thousands marked Liberation Day with flags and messages of solidarity with Palestine and Cuba, linking the anti-fascist Resistance to current struggles against imperialism, militarization and...

Trade unions and grassroots groups marked International Workers’ Day with demonstrations across Italy. In Marghera, CGIL, CISL and UIL centered dignified work, while other actions raised wages,...

Students and teachers in more than 60 localities struck against education reforms that organizers said subordinated schools to business interests and militarization. USB, OSA and Cambiare Rotta linked...