Italy: unitary transport strike paralyzed cities across the country

“Homologous and nearly total mobilization.”  Unions declare an average turnout of 100% in Naples and Benevento, 95% in Genoa, Imperia and Turin, 94% in Venice and Mestre, 90% in Rome, Bari, Salerno and Palermo, and 80% in Milan and Cagliari.  In addition, in all cities, a 100% of metro lines were closed.  Regarding the railway, Ferrovie dello Stato (Fs) said turnout revolved around 23%, while the CGIL says it was between 63 and 85%.
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the sector, Asstra and Anav, of being “responsible” for the strike and for “preventing, by all means, the advancement of talks for two and a half years.” The employers’ organizations answered that the Regions were responsible because they didn’t transfer the resources provided by the State to cover personnel costs. (Ref. 110225)

“Homologous and nearly total mobilization.” Unions declare an average turnout of 100% in Naples and Benevento, 95% in Genoa, Imperia and Turin, 94% in Venice and Me

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