Tag: General Strike


  • General Strike for Flotilla Gaza: Live Updates from protests across Italy

    General Strike for Flotilla Gaza: Live Updates from protests across Italy

    Live Updates: General Strike for Flotilla Gaza Today’s general strike across Italy is centered on support for the Flotilla and Gaza, with demonstrations unfolding from the north to the south. The day has included road closures, port protests, and marches through major city centers, as civilians, workers, and students show solidarity and express demands for…

  • Italy in General Strike for Gaza Flotilla: Live Updates from Bologna to Naples

    Italy in General Strike for Gaza Flotilla: Live Updates from Bologna to Naples

    Italy-wide General Strike for Gaza and the Flotilla Italy is witnessing a nationwide general strike in solidarity with the Gaza Flotilla missions, spanning transport, education, and civil society. From the north to the south, protesters are calling for an end to what they describe as a humanitarian disaster in Gaza, while demanding political accountability for…

  • Live Updates: General Strike for Gaza Flotilla Across Italy

    Live Updates: General Strike for Gaza Flotilla Across Italy

    Overview: A nationwide day of protests in support of Gaza and the Flotilla A broad coalition of unions and protest groups is staging a general strike and a wave of demonstrations across Italy in solidarity with the Gaza Flotilla. From the opening morning hours, major cities reported heavy turnout and widespread disruption of traffic, rail,…

  • General Strike for Gaza: Oct 3 Live Transit Disruptions

    General Strike for Gaza: Oct 3 Live Transit Disruptions

    Today’s General Strike and What It Means A general strike called in solidarity with Gaza is affecting mobility across several cities today, October 3. Transit networks are experiencing widespread stoppages, with buses, trains, planes, metro, and tram services impacted. Authorities say some routes will operate only during guaranteed service windows to support essential travel. This…

  • Gaza General Strike Today: Live Transit Updates Across Italy

    Gaza General Strike Today: Live Transit Updates Across Italy

    Overview of the Gaza General Strike On October 3, a general strike in solidarity with Gaza is being observed in several cities, including major urban areas in Italy. Labor unions, civil society groups, and advocacy organizations have called for a work stoppage to draw attention to the humanitarian situation and to pressure political leaders for…

  • General Strike Oct 3: Gaza Protest – Live Updates and Transit Disruptions

    General Strike Oct 3: Gaza Protest – Live Updates and Transit Disruptions

    What the strike means today A general strike is underway on October 3 in solidarity with Gaza, with widespread disruptions expected across public transport networks. Commuters should anticipate reduced services, with some lines suspended entirely while others operate only during designated guaranteed hours, known locally as fasce garantite. Real-world impact varies by city and operator,…

  • General Strike October 3, 2025: Who Stops and Who Stays Open in Italy

    General Strike October 3, 2025: Who Stops and Who Stays Open in Italy

    What is happening with the October 3 general strike? A 24-hour general strike has been proclaimed in Italy for October 3, 2025, by the Si-Cobas union. The action runs from 21:00 on October 2 to 20:59 on October 3 and targets both public and private sectors not already involved in other mobilizations or local elections.…

  • General Strike Oct 3, 2025: Who Stops, Who Keeps Going

    General Strike Oct 3, 2025: Who Stops, Who Keeps Going

    Overview of the October 3 general strike On October 3, 2025, Italy will experience a 24-hour general strike called by the Si-Cobas union, running from 21:00 on October 2 to 20:59 on October 3. The national action targets public and private sectors not already involved in other mobilizations or local elections. Regions Valle d’Aosta, Marche,…

  • Italy’s Oct 3 General Strike: Who Stops and Who Keeps Running

    Italy’s Oct 3 General Strike: Who Stops and Who Keeps Running

    What is planned and when The Italian general labor action scheduled for 3 October 2025 is a 24-hour strike proclaimed by the union Si-Cobas. The stoppage runs from 21:00 on 2 October to 20:59 on 3 October. The mobilization targets both public and private sectors not already involved in other demonstrations or local elections, and…

  • General Strike on September 22: USB’s Call to Action

    General Strike on September 22: USB’s Call to Action

    Overview of the General Strike on September 22 On September 22, a general strike has been called by the USB (Unione Sindacale di Base) in Italy. This decision was made during a well-attended assembly held on Thursday evening at the Circolo Autorità Portuale (CAP) in Genoa. The USB aims to mobilize workers across various sectors…