A comprehensive overview of the general strike scheduled for November 29 in Italy reveals that various sectors, including education, transportation, and healthcare, will be impacted.
The strike is organized by the CGIL and UIL unions to protest against the government's budget maneuver, which is considered insufficient by the unions to address the economic challenges facing the country.
The mobilization aims to advocate for increased purchasing power for wages and pensions, as well as enhanced funding for essential services such as health, education, and public infrastructure.
Rail transport will not be affected by the strike, although disruptions may occur due to potential strikes by infrastructure management staff. The strike will significantly disrupt local, air, and maritime transport services, with specific service guarantees announced by public transport operators in major cities. Ita Airways has already canceled 41 domestic flights, and passengers affected by these cancellations are entitled to change their reservations without penalty or request a refund.
The education sector will also be affected, with all staff in the "Education and Research" sector abstaining from work for the entire day.
Healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, will also participate in the strike to protest against budget cuts that they believe adversely affect staff and services.
The strike reflects a growing discontent among various sectors of the workforce and highlights the need for meaningful changes to government policies.