The FP CGIL and UIL PA public sector federations are continuing to mobilise their members in the fact of threats by the government to reorganise the Red Cross emergency services. The unions are concerned about a change in status of the organisation - effective privatisation - and about commitments on employment. The next meeting between unions and the Ministry of Health is planned for 25 July.
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Federations mobilise against threats to Red Cross
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