Italian Court Restores Full Transportation Strike Amid Union Dispute
In a significant ruling, a judge from the Regional Administrative Tribunal (TAR) of Lazio has annulled an ordinance from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, allowing a planned transportation strike to proceed as initially intended. The strike will now take place over a full 24-hour period, starting at 9 PM on Thursday, December 12, and continuing until 9 PM on Friday, December 13.
This strike has the potential to disrupt various sectors across Italy, including schools, trains, ships, and local public transport. Notably, airline workers are not expected to participate in the strike on Friday; instead, they plan to stage their actions on Monday, December 16.
Originally, trade unions had announced a full-day strike; however, a response from Minister of Infrastructure Matteo Salvini reduced this to a mere 4 hours, specifically targeting the transport sector. This limitation prompted swift action from the unions, who appealed the decision to the TAR.
The judge's ruling, issued through an urgent monocratic decree, stands unchallengeable, reaffirming the unions’ position and allowing the strike to take place as they had planned.
As the potential for widespread disruption looms, the strike could serve as a critical test of labor relations in Italy and the government's handling of union disputes. Stakeholders in various sectors are preparing for the forthcoming disruptions, signaling the importance of this ruling in the ongoing dialogue between workers and the government.
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