The FP-CGIL public service federation has called a public sector-wide strike for 25 March calling for renegotiation of collective agreements and measures to tackle precarious employment. This is in response to the government’s decision to freeze agreements for three years. The FP-CISL and UIL federations are not taking part in the strike as they have signed an agreement with the government which they argue protects pay and conditions.
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Public sector strike by FP-CGIL on 25 March
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