Italy: report on the evolution of industrial relations in 2007

According to the last report from the research institute Censis on the country's social situation, industrial relations in 2006 were marked by a considerable decrease in the number of collective conflicts, an increase in union memberships and transfer of social dialogue towards company level. (Ref. 071029)
Enjoy this article for free while you’re in your trial period
You have access to our content for 1 month.

Censis’ 41st report points to “significant changes in conflicts” between 2005 and 2006 in Italy. According to the report, the number of collective conflicts went from 654.000 in 2005 to 545.000 in 2006. At the same time, the number of workers involved in a strike decreased by half (that is 416.249 in 2006 against 960.854 in 2005). Likewise, the number of strike hours went from 6.348.000 in 2005 to 3.144.000 in 2006.

The most controversial sectors. In the metal and mechanics sectors, the number o

You are reading this article thanks to your trial period.
Explore new horizons by checking out our other verticals:
You are reading this article thanks to your subscription to Mind Retail.
Explore new horizons by checking out our other verticals:
Do you have information to share with us?
What you absolutely must read this week
The essential content of the week selected by the editorial team.
See all
Netherlands: Uber fined over 800 million euros for automated algorithmic decisions
The news. In a decision dated 17 August, the Dutch Data Protection Authority fined ride-hailing company Uber €825 million for automating decisions regarding driver account deactivations. The...
Portugal: open consultation on the transposition of the Pay Transparency Directive
The news. On 5 August 2026, the Portuguese government published a document proposing a draft text to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive as the basis for a public consultation open until...
EU: the Commission will set up an Expert Group on the impact of AI in the world of work
The news. On 22 July 2026, the European Commission published a progress report on the EU-27’s achievements regarding the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights, reinforced by the...
Belgium: toward an additional five days of leave following the birth of a child
The news. On 18 July, the Belgian federal government approved a draft bill introducing an additional five days of leave following the birth of a child. This entitlement would be added to existing...