The main public service federations in CGIL, CSIL and UIL are joined by other federations in CONFSAL and the GILDA teacher's union in building for a major national demonstration on Saturday 28 November. The unions are calling for the unfreezing of collective bargaining in the public sector, blocked now for six years. They want the government to recognise the contribution made by millions of public sector workers as well as the workers employed by private companies that provide public services.
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And the EPSU solidarity message at > EPSU (EN)
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